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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,236.71, 44,487.54 and 18,090.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,236.71, 44,487.54 and 18,090.42 is: 24,965.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,236.71 : 44,487.54 = 18,090.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,236.71/44,487.54 = 18,090.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,236.71x = 44,487.54 × 18,090.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,236.71x = 804,798,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,798,283.37/32,236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,965.27

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