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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.76, 44,759.74 and 18,097.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.76, 44,759.74 and 18,097.10 is: 24,975.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.76 : 44,759.74 = 18,097.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.76/44,759.74 = 18,097.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.76x = 44,759.74 × 18,097.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.76x = 810,021,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,021,490.75/32,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.41

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