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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,194, 44,424.08 and 18,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,194, 44,424.08 and 18,044.80 is: 24,899.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,194 : 44,424.08 = 18,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,194/44,424.08 = 18,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,194x = 44,424.08 × 18,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,194x = 801,623,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,623,638.78/32,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.78

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