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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.78, 44,491.62 and 18,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.78, 44,491.62 and 18,093.64 is: 24,969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.78 : 44,491.62 = 18,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.78/44,491.62 = 18,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.78x = 44,491.62 × 18,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.78x = 805,015,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,015,355.30/32,239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.63

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