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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,193.97, 44,425.26 and 18,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,193.97, 44,425.26 and 18,044.08 is: 24,899.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,193.97 : 44,425.26 = 18,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,193.97/44,425.26 = 18,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,193.97x = 44,425.26 × 18,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,193.97x = 801,612,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,612,945.46/32,193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.47

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