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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.98, 44,750.68 and 18,087.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.98, 44,750.68 and 18,087.45 is: 24,960.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.98 : 44,750.68 = 18,087.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.98/44,750.68 = 18,087.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.98x = 44,750.68 × 18,087.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.98x = 809,425,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,425,372.78/32,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,960.71

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