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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.96, 44,419.64 and 18,040.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.96, 44,419.64 and 18,040.04 is: 24,893.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.96 : 44,419.64 = 18,040.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.96/44,419.64 = 18,040.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.96x = 44,419.64 × 18,040.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.96x = 801,332,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,332,082.39/32,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.85

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