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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.08, 44,487.60 and 18,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.08, 44,487.60 and 18,091.20 is: 24,965.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.08 : 44,487.60 = 18,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.08/44,487.60 = 18,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.08x = 44,487.60 × 18,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.08x = 804,834,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,834,069.12/32,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,965.32

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