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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.31, 44,488.89 and 18,091.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.31, 44,488.89 and 18,091.15 is: 24,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.31 : 44,488.89 = 18,091.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.31/44,488.89 = 18,091.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.31x = 44,488.89 × 18,091.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.31x = 804,855,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,855,182.32/32,238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,965.80

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