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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,193.28, 44,421.12 and 18,045.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,193.28, 44,421.12 and 18,045.76 is: 24,900.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,193.28 : 44,421.12 = 18,045.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,193.28/44,421.12 = 18,045.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,193.28x = 44,421.12 × 18,045.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,193.28x = 801,612,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,612,870.45/32,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.01

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