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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.20, 44,422.08 and 18,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.20, 44,422.08 and 18,042.40 is: 24,899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.20 : 44,422.08 = 18,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.20/44,422.08 = 18,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.20x = 44,422.08 × 18,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.20x = 801,480,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,480,936.19/32,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.06

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