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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.36, 44,484.48 and 18,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.36, 44,484.48 and 18,092.80 is: 24,964.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.36 : 44,484.48 = 18,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.36/44,484.48 = 18,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.36x = 44,484.48 × 18,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.36x = 804,848,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,848,799.74/32,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,964.79

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