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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,237.09, 44,488.06 and 18,090.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,237.09, 44,488.06 and 18,090.80 is: 24,965.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,237.09 : 44,488.06 = 18,090.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,237.09/44,488.06 = 18,090.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,237.09x = 44,488.06 × 18,090.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,237.09x = 804,824,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,824,328.18/32,237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,965.79

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