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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.42, 44,728.74 and 18,073.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.42, 44,728.74 and 18,073.26 is: 24,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.42 : 44,728.74 = 18,073.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.42/44,728.74 = 18,073.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.42x = 44,728.74 × 18,073.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.42x = 808,394,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,394,147.49/32,412.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.88

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