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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.30, 44,745.69 and 18,083.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.30, 44,745.69 and 18,083.77 is: 24,953.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.30 : 44,745.69 = 18,083.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.30/44,745.69 = 18,083.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.30x = 44,745.69 × 18,083.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.30x = 809,170,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,170,452.30/32,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,953.37

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