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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.62, 44,765.70 and 18,099.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.62, 44,765.70 and 18,099.84 is: 24,977.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.62 : 44,765.70 = 18,099.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.62/44,765.70 = 18,099.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.62x = 44,765.70 × 18,099.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.62x = 810,252,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,252,007.49/32,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.23

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