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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.76, 44,741.65 and 18,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.76, 44,741.65 and 18,081.52 is: 24,952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.76 : 44,741.65 = 18,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.76/44,741.65 = 18,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.76x = 44,741.65 × 18,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.76x = 808,997,039.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,997,039.31/32,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.29

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