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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,418.27, 44,735.49 and 18,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,418.27, 44,735.49 and 18,079.58 is: 24,948.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,418.27 : 44,735.49 = 18,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,418.27/44,735.49 = 18,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,418.27x = 44,735.49 × 18,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,418.27x = 808,798,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,798,870.29/32,418.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,948.86

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