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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.48, 44,732.94 and 18,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.48, 44,732.94 and 18,074.28 is: 24,943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.48 : 44,732.94 = 18,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.48/44,732.94 = 18,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.48x = 44,732.94 × 18,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.48x = 808,515,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,515,682.78/32,413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,943.81

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