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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.96, 44,495.49 and 18,093.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.96, 44,495.49 and 18,093.58 is: 24,971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.96 : 44,495.49 = 18,093.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.96/44,495.49 = 18,093.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.96x = 44,495.49 × 18,093.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.96x = 805,082,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,082,707.95/32,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.58

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