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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.27, 44,430.73 and 18,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.27, 44,430.73 and 18,049.75 is: 24,907.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.27 : 44,430.73 = 18,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.27/44,430.73 = 18,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.27x = 44,430.73 × 18,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.27x = 801,963,568.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,963,568.82/32,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.81

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