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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.80, 44,490.15 and 18,091.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.80, 44,490.15 and 18,091.17 is: 24,965.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.80 : 44,490.15 = 18,091.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.80/44,490.15 = 18,091.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.80x = 44,490.15 × 18,091.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.80x = 804,878,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,878,866.98/32,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,965.38

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