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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.68, 44,430.84 and 18,050.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.68, 44,430.84 and 18,050.22 is: 24,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.68 : 44,430.84 = 18,050.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.68/44,430.84 = 18,050.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.68x = 44,430.84 × 18,050.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.68x = 801,986,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,986,436.78/32,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,908.21

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