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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,420.15, 44,738.92 and 18,080.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,420.15, 44,738.92 and 18,080.42 is: 24,950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,420.15 : 44,738.92 = 18,080.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,420.15/44,738.92 = 18,080.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,420.15x = 44,738.92 × 18,080.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,420.15x = 808,898,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,898,435.98/32,420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.48

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