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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.76, 44,422.92 and 18,042.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.76, 44,422.92 and 18,042.48 is: 24,899.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.76 : 44,422.92 = 18,042.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.76/44,422.92 = 18,042.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.76x = 44,422.92 × 18,042.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.76x = 801,499,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,499,645.64/32,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.21

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