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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.13, 44,777.21 and 18,108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.13, 44,777.21 and 18,108.29 is: 24,989.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.13 : 44,777.21 = 18,108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.13/44,777.21 = 18,108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.13x = 44,777.21 × 18,108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.13x = 810,838,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,838,389.64/32,447.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.53

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