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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,193.92, 44,430.38 and 18,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,193.92, 44,430.38 and 18,049.48 is: 24,909.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,193.92 : 44,430.38 = 18,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,193.92/44,430.38 = 18,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,193.92x = 44,430.38 × 18,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,193.92x = 801,945,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,945,255.20/32,193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.84

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