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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.48, 44,730.18 and 18,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.48, 44,730.18 and 18,072.28 is: 24,941.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.48 : 44,730.18 = 18,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.48/44,730.18 = 18,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.48x = 44,730.18 × 18,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.48x = 808,376,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,376,337.41/32,411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.05

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