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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,237.64, 44,488.74 and 18,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,237.64, 44,488.74 and 18,091.56 is: 24,966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,237.64 : 44,488.74 = 18,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,237.64/44,488.74 = 18,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,237.64x = 44,488.74 × 18,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,237.64x = 804,870,709.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,870,709.03/32,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.80

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