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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,194.89, 44,428.77 and 18,047.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,194.89, 44,428.77 and 18,047.43 is: 24,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,194.89 : 44,428.77 = 18,047.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,194.89/44,428.77 = 18,047.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,194.89x = 44,428.77 × 18,047.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,194.89x = 801,825,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,825,116.56/32,194.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.35

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