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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,191.28, 44,423.27 and 18,043.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,191.28, 44,423.27 and 18,043.82 is: 24,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,191.28 : 44,423.27 = 18,043.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,191.28/44,423.27 = 18,043.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,191.28x = 44,423.27 × 18,043.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,191.28x = 801,565,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,565,175.36/32,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.08

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