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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.99, 44,742.26 and 18,081.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.99, 44,742.26 and 18,081.84 is: 24,952.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.99 : 44,742.26 = 18,081.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.99/44,742.26 = 18,081.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.99x = 44,742.26 × 18,081.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.99x = 809,022,296.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,022,296.15/32,421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.89

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