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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.66, 44,425.16 and 18,043.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.66, 44,425.16 and 18,043.50 is: 24,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.66 : 44,425.16 = 18,043.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.66/44,425.16 = 18,043.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.66x = 44,425.16 × 18,043.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.66x = 801,585,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,585,284.24/32,190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.18

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