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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.13, 44,448.60 and 18,061.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.13, 44,448.60 and 18,061.97 is: 24,925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.13 : 44,448.60 = 18,061.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.13/44,448.60 = 18,061.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.13x = 44,448.60 × 18,061.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.13x = 802,829,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,829,057.50/32,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.52

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