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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,237.64, 44,487.90 and 18,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,237.64, 44,487.90 and 18,091.80 is: 24,966.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,237.64 : 44,487.90 = 18,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,237.64/44,487.90 = 18,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,237.64x = 44,487.90 × 18,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,237.64x = 804,866,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,866,189.22/32,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.66

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