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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.78, 44,734.80 and 18,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.78, 44,734.80 and 18,079.08 is: 24,948.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.78 : 44,734.80 = 18,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.78/44,734.80 = 18,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.78x = 44,734.80 × 18,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.78x = 808,763,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,763,961.34/32,417.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,948.16

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