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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.77, 44,432.74 and 18,050.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.77, 44,432.74 and 18,050.31 is: 24,909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.77 : 44,432.74 = 18,050.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.77/44,432.74 = 18,050.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.77x = 44,432.74 × 18,050.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.77x = 802,024,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,024,418.73/32,197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.32

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