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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.76, 44,490.89 and 18,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.76, 44,490.89 and 18,092.60 is: 24,967.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.76 : 44,490.89 = 18,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.76/44,490.89 = 18,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.76x = 44,490.89 × 18,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.76x = 804,955,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,955,563.50/32,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,967.79

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