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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.70, 44,731.38 and 18,073.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.70, 44,731.38 and 18,073.10 is: 24,941.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.70 : 44,731.38 = 18,073.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.70/44,731.38 = 18,073.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.70x = 44,731.38 × 18,073.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.70x = 808,434,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,434,815.71/32,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.15

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