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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,191.68, 44,427.16 and 18,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,191.68, 44,427.16 and 18,042.56 is: 24,900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,191.68 : 44,427.16 = 18,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,191.68/44,427.16 = 18,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,191.68x = 44,427.16 × 18,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,191.68x = 801,579,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,579,699.93/32,191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.21

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