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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.09, 44,727.03 and 18,070.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.09, 44,727.03 and 18,070.74 is: 24,937.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.09 : 44,727.03 = 18,070.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.09/44,727.03 = 18,070.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.09x = 44,727.03 × 18,070.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.09x = 808,250,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,250,530.10/32,411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.47

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