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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,194.26, 44,427.96 and 18,047.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,194.26, 44,427.96 and 18,047.07 is: 24,904.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,194.26 : 44,427.96 = 18,047.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,194.26/44,427.96 = 18,047.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,194.26x = 44,427.96 × 18,047.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,194.26x = 801,794,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,794,504.08/32,194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,904.89

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