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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.24, 44,433.12 and 18,050.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.24, 44,433.12 and 18,050.32 is: 24,909.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.24 : 44,433.12 = 18,050.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.24/44,433.12 = 18,050.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.24x = 44,433.12 × 18,050.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.24x = 802,032,034.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,032,034.60/32,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.96

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