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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.81, 44,489.58 and 18,091.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.81, 44,489.58 and 18,091.65 is: 24,966.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.81 : 44,489.58 = 18,091.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.81/44,489.58 = 18,091.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.81x = 44,489.58 × 18,091.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.81x = 804,889,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,889,910.01/32,238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.49

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