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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.97, 44,741.42 and 18,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.97, 44,741.42 and 18,082.24 is: 24,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.97 : 44,741.42 = 18,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.97/44,741.42 = 18,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.97x = 44,741.42 × 18,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.97x = 809,024,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,024,959.92/32,421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.98

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