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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.96, 44,726.86 and 18,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.96, 44,726.86 and 18,070.62 is: 24,937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.96 : 44,726.86 = 18,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.96/44,726.86 = 18,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.96x = 44,726.86 × 18,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.96x = 808,242,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,242,090.85/32,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.31

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