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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,418.55, 44,737.61 and 18,079.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,418.55, 44,737.61 and 18,079.66 is: 24,949.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,418.55 : 44,737.61 = 18,079.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,418.55/44,737.61 = 18,079.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,418.55x = 44,737.61 × 18,079.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,418.55x = 808,840,778.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,840,778.01/32,418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,949.94

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