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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.34, 44,740.56 and 18,081.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.34, 44,740.56 and 18,081.61 is: 24,952.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.34 : 44,740.56 = 18,081.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.34/44,740.56 = 18,081.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.34x = 44,740.56 × 18,081.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.34x = 808,981,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,981,042.99/32,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.12

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