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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.28, 44,739.62 and 18,082.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.28, 44,739.62 and 18,082.58 is: 24,952.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.28 : 44,739.62 = 18,082.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.28/44,739.62 = 18,082.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.28x = 44,739.62 × 18,082.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.28x = 809,007,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,007,757.82/32,421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.99

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