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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.92, 44,430.18 and 18,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.92, 44,430.18 and 18,048 is: 24,904.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.92 : 44,430.18 = 18,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.92/44,430.18 = 18,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.92x = 44,430.18 × 18,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.92x = 801,875,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,875,888.64/32,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,904.59

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