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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.74, 44,742.51 and 18,081.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.74, 44,742.51 and 18,081.18 is: 24,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.74 : 44,742.51 = 18,081.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.74/44,742.51 = 18,081.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.74x = 44,742.51 × 18,081.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.74x = 808,997,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,997,376.96/32,421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.32

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