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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,194.68, 44,430.54 and 18,049.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,194.68, 44,430.54 and 18,049.64 is: 24,909.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,194.68 : 44,430.54 = 18,049.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,194.68/44,430.54 = 18,049.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,194.68x = 44,430.54 × 18,049.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,194.68x = 801,955,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,955,252.01/32,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.56

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