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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,196.72, 44,431.08 and 18,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,196.72, 44,431.08 and 18,049.26 is: 24,907.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,196.72 : 44,431.08 = 18,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,196.72/44,431.08 = 18,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,196.72x = 44,431.08 × 18,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,196.72x = 801,948,115.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,948,115.00/32,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.76

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