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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.09, 44,488.71 and 18,090.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.09, 44,488.71 and 18,090.90 is: 24,965.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.09 : 44,488.71 = 18,090.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.09/44,488.71 = 18,090.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.09x = 44,488.71 × 18,090.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.09x = 804,840,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,840,803.74/32,238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,965.52

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