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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.47, 44,432.49 and 18,050.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.47, 44,432.49 and 18,050.31 is: 24,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.47 : 44,432.49 = 18,050.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.47/44,432.49 = 18,050.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.47x = 44,432.49 × 18,050.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.47x = 802,020,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,020,218.57/32,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.42

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