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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.67, 44,492.56 and 18,091.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.67, 44,492.56 and 18,091.57 is: 24,968.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.67 : 44,492.56 = 18,091.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.67/44,492.56 = 18,091.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.67x = 44,492.56 × 18,091.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.67x = 804,940,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,940,420.18/32,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,968.16

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