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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,192.46, 44,425.94 and 18,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,192.46, 44,425.94 and 18,045 is: 24,902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,192.46 : 44,425.94 = 18,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,192.46/44,425.94 = 18,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,192.46x = 44,425.94 × 18,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,192.46x = 801,665,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,665,997.08/32,192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,902.29

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