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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,420.49, 44,740.19 and 18,080.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,420.49, 44,740.19 and 18,080.33 is: 24,950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,420.49 : 44,740.19 = 18,080.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,420.49/44,740.19 = 18,080.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,420.49x = 44,740.19 × 18,080.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,420.49x = 808,917,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,917,542.38/32,420.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.81

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