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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.84, 44,748.14 and 18,087.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.84, 44,748.14 and 18,087.09 is: 24,959.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.84 : 44,748.14 = 18,087.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.84/44,748.14 = 18,087.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.84x = 44,748.14 × 18,087.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.84x = 809,363,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,363,545.08/32,426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,959.68

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