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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.26, 44,432.16 and 18,050.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.26, 44,432.16 and 18,050.10 is: 24,909.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.26 : 44,432.16 = 18,050.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.26/44,432.16 = 18,050.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.26x = 44,432.16 × 18,050.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.26x = 802,004,931.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,004,931.22/32,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.11

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