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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.12, 44,487.66 and 18,094.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.12, 44,487.66 and 18,094.06 is: 24,968.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.12 : 44,487.66 = 18,094.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.12/44,487.66 = 18,094.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.12x = 44,487.66 × 18,094.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.12x = 804,962,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,962,389.30/32,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,968.50

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