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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.26, 44,422.56 and 18,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.26, 44,422.56 and 18,043.20 is: 24,899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.26 : 44,422.56 = 18,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.26/44,422.56 = 18,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.26x = 44,422.56 × 18,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.26x = 801,525,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,525,134.59/32,190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.62

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