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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.77, 44,762.15 and 18,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.77, 44,762.15 and 18,095.50 is: 24,972.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.77 : 44,762.15 = 18,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.77/44,762.15 = 18,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.77x = 44,762.15 × 18,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.77x = 809,993,485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,993,485.33/32,435.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,972.23

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