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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.21, 44,491.34 and 18,093.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.21, 44,491.34 and 18,093.02 is: 24,968.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.21 : 44,491.34 = 18,093.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.21/44,491.34 = 18,093.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.21x = 44,491.34 × 18,093.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.21x = 804,982,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,982,391.53/32,240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,968.28

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