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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.45, 44,737.95 and 18,079.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.45, 44,737.95 and 18,079.71 is: 24,949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.45 : 44,737.95 = 18,079.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.45/44,737.95 = 18,079.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.45x = 44,737.95 × 18,079.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.45x = 808,849,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,849,161.99/32,419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,949.50

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