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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.70, 44,774.24 and 18,110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.70, 44,774.24 and 18,110.21 is: 24,986.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.70 : 44,774.24 = 18,110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.70/44,774.24 = 18,110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.70x = 44,774.24 × 18,110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.70x = 810,870,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,870,574.57/32,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.23

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