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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.04, 44,448.35 and 18,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.04, 44,448.35 and 18,061.89 is: 24,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.04 : 44,448.35 = 18,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.04/44,448.35 = 18,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.04x = 44,448.35 × 18,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.04x = 802,820,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,820,951.39/32,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.33

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