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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.62, 44,489.31 and 18,091.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.62, 44,489.31 and 18,091.46 is: 24,966.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.62 : 44,489.31 = 18,091.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.62/44,489.31 = 18,091.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.62x = 44,489.31 × 18,091.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.62x = 804,876,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,876,572.29/32,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.22

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