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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,191.44, 44,424.02 and 18,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,191.44, 44,424.02 and 18,044.28 is: 24,901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,191.44 : 44,424.02 = 18,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,191.44/44,424.02 = 18,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,191.44x = 44,424.02 × 18,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,191.44x = 801,599,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,599,500.72/32,191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.02

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