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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,608.52, 44,997.59 and 18,071.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,608.52, 44,997.59 and 18,071.73 is: 24,937.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,608.52 : 44,997.59 = 18,071.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,608.52/44,997.59 = 18,071.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,608.52x = 44,997.59 × 18,071.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,608.52x = 813,184,297.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,184,297.13/32,608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.79

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