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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,195, 44,425.46 and 18,045.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,195, 44,425.46 and 18,045.80 is: 24,901.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,195 : 44,425.46 = 18,045.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,195/44,425.46 = 18,045.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,195x = 44,425.46 × 18,045.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,195x = 801,692,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,692,966.07/32,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.16

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