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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.27, 44,728.96 and 18,073.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.27, 44,728.96 and 18,073.41 is: 24,941.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.27 : 44,728.96 = 18,073.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.27/44,728.96 = 18,073.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.27x = 44,728.96 × 18,073.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.27x = 808,404,787.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,404,787.77/32,412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.32

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