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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.26, 44,421.12 and 18,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.26, 44,421.12 and 18,042.10 is: 24,898.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.26 : 44,421.12 = 18,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.26/44,421.12 = 18,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.26x = 44,421.12 × 18,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.26x = 801,450,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,450,289.15/32,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,898.07

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