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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.12, 44,486.28 and 18,093.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.12, 44,486.28 and 18,093.06 is: 24,967.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.12 : 44,486.28 = 18,093.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.12/44,486.28 = 18,093.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.12x = 44,486.28 × 18,093.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.12x = 804,892,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,892,933.22/32,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,967.12

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