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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.14, 44,490.78 and 18,093.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.14, 44,490.78 and 18,093.06 is: 24,968.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.14 : 44,490.78 = 18,093.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.14/44,490.78 = 18,093.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.14x = 44,490.78 × 18,093.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.14x = 804,974,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,974,351.99/32,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,968.85

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