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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,193.51, 44,426.97 and 18,046.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,193.51, 44,426.97 and 18,046.35 is: 24,903.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,193.51 : 44,426.97 = 18,046.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,193.51/44,426.97 = 18,046.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,193.51x = 44,426.97 × 18,046.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,193.51x = 801,744,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,744,650.06/32,193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,903.92

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