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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,098.32, 44,286.48 and 18,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,098.32, 44,286.48 and 18,483.84 is: 25,502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,098.32 : 44,286.48 = 18,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,098.32/44,286.48 = 18,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,098.32x = 44,286.48 × 18,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,098.32x = 818,584,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,584,210.48/32,098.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,502.40

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