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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,195.97, 44,430.41 and 18,048.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,195.97, 44,430.41 and 18,048.82 is: 24,907.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,195.97 : 44,430.41 = 18,048.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,195.97/44,430.41 = 18,048.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,195.97x = 44,430.41 × 18,048.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,195.97x = 801,916,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,916,349.87/32,195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.35

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