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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.53, 44,734.46 and 18,078.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.53, 44,734.46 and 18,078.83 is: 24,947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.53 : 44,734.46 = 18,078.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.53/44,734.46 = 18,078.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.53x = 44,734.46 × 18,078.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.53x = 808,746,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,746,540.45/32,417.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,947.82

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