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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,587.80, 44,972.44 and 18,052.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,587.80, 44,972.44 and 18,052.36 is: 24,912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,587.80 : 44,972.44 = 18,052.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,587.80/44,972.44 = 18,052.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,587.80x = 44,972.44 × 18,052.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,587.80x = 811,858,676.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,858,676.96/32,587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.96

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