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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.07, 44,730.68 and 18,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.07, 44,730.68 and 18,073.88 is: 24,941.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.07 : 44,730.68 = 18,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.07/44,730.68 = 18,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.07x = 44,730.68 × 18,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.07x = 808,457,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,457,149.63/32,414.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.55

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