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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,090.38, 44,286.39 and 18,480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,090.38, 44,286.39 and 18,480.44 is: 25,503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,090.38 : 44,286.39 = 18,480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,090.38/44,286.39 = 18,480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,090.38x = 44,286.39 × 18,480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,090.38x = 818,432,083.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,432,083.93/32,090.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,503.97

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