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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,409.72, 44,723.88 and 18,071.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,409.72, 44,723.88 and 18,071.10 is: 24,937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,409.72 : 44,723.88 = 18,071.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,409.72/44,723.88 = 18,071.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,409.72x = 44,723.88 × 18,071.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,409.72x = 808,209,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,209,707.87/32,409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.26

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