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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,195.98, 44,427.90 and 18,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,195.98, 44,427.90 and 18,046.90 is: 24,903.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,195.98 : 44,427.90 = 18,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,195.98/44,427.90 = 18,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,195.98x = 44,427.90 × 18,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,195.98x = 801,785,868.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,785,868.51/32,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,903.29

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