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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.34, 44,748.82 and 18,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.34, 44,748.82 and 18,087.60 is: 24,960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.34 : 44,748.82 = 18,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.34/44,748.82 = 18,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.34x = 44,748.82 × 18,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.34x = 809,398,756.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,398,756.63/32,427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,960.38

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