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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,237.52, 44,483.52 and 18,090.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,237.52, 44,483.52 and 18,090.24 is: 24,962.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,237.52 : 44,483.52 = 18,090.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,237.52/44,483.52 = 18,090.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,237.52x = 44,483.52 × 18,090.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,237.52x = 804,717,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,717,552.84/32,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.14

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