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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,191.76, 44,425.68 and 18,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,191.76, 44,425.68 and 18,044.48 is: 24,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,191.76 : 44,425.68 = 18,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,191.76/44,425.68 = 18,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,191.76x = 44,425.68 × 18,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,191.76x = 801,638,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,638,294.25/32,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.97

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