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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,192.28, 44,424.64 and 18,044.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,192.28, 44,424.64 and 18,044.82 is: 24,901.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,192.28 : 44,424.64 = 18,044.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,192.28/44,424.64 = 18,044.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,192.28x = 44,424.64 × 18,044.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,192.28x = 801,634,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,634,632.36/32,192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.46

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