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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,237.78, 44,488.86 and 18,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,237.78, 44,488.86 and 18,091.64 is: 24,966.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,237.78 : 44,488.86 = 18,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,237.78/44,488.86 = 18,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,237.78x = 44,488.86 × 18,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,237.78x = 804,876,439.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,876,439.13/32,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.87

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