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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.13, 44,491.38 and 18,092.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.13, 44,491.38 and 18,092.97 is: 24,968.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.13 : 44,491.38 = 18,092.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.13/44,491.38 = 18,092.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.13x = 44,491.38 × 18,092.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.13x = 804,981,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,981,203.60/32,240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,968.30

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