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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.72, 44,421.44 and 18,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.72, 44,421.44 and 18,042.26 is: 24,898.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.72 : 44,421.44 = 18,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.72/44,421.44 = 18,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.72x = 44,421.44 × 18,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.72x = 801,463,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,463,170.05/32,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,898.11

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