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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,420.76, 44,740.28 and 18,080.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,420.76, 44,740.28 and 18,080.52 is: 24,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,420.76 : 44,740.28 = 18,080.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,420.76/44,740.28 = 18,080.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,420.76x = 44,740.28 × 18,080.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,420.76x = 808,927,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,927,436.94/32,420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.91

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