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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.28, 44,421.07 and 18,042.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.28, 44,421.07 and 18,042.13 is: 24,898.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.28 : 44,421.07 = 18,042.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.28/44,421.07 = 18,042.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.28x = 44,421.07 × 18,042.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.28x = 801,450,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,450,563.52/32,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,898.06

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