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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,193.28, 44,426.88 and 18,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,193.28, 44,426.88 and 18,046.72 is: 24,904.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,193.28 : 44,426.88 = 18,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,193.28/44,426.88 = 18,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,193.28x = 44,426.88 × 18,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,193.28x = 801,759,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,759,463.83/32,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,904.56

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