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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,192.97, 44,423.88 and 18,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,192.97, 44,423.88 and 18,043.08 is: 24,898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,192.97 : 44,423.88 = 18,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,192.97/44,423.88 = 18,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,192.97x = 44,423.88 × 18,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,192.97x = 801,543,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,543,620.75/32,192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,898.09

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