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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,424.67, 44,749.87 and 18,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,424.67, 44,749.87 and 18,086.76 is: 24,961.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,424.67 : 44,749.87 = 18,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,424.67/44,749.87 = 18,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,424.67x = 44,749.87 × 18,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,424.67x = 809,380,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,380,113.50/32,424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,961.86

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