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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.59, 44,490.13 and 18,092.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.59, 44,490.13 and 18,092.30 is: 24,967.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.59 : 44,490.13 = 18,092.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.59/44,490.13 = 18,092.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.59x = 44,490.13 × 18,092.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.59x = 804,928,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,928,779.00/32,238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,967.87

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