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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,194.16, 44,424.96 and 18,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,194.16, 44,424.96 and 18,044 is: 24,899.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,194.16 : 44,424.96 = 18,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,194.16/44,424.96 = 18,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,194.16x = 44,424.96 × 18,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,194.16x = 801,603,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,603,978.24/32,194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.05

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