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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.96, 44,729.62 and 18,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.96, 44,729.62 and 18,072.62 is: 24,940.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.96 : 44,729.62 = 18,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.96/44,729.62 = 18,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.96x = 44,729.62 × 18,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.96x = 808,381,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,381,425.00/32,412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.07

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