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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.66, 44,429.79 and 18,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.66, 44,429.79 and 18,047.50 is: 24,903.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.66 : 44,429.79 = 18,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.66/44,429.79 = 18,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.66x = 44,429.79 × 18,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.66x = 801,846,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,846,635.03/32,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,903.88

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