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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.64, 44,489.04 and 18,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.64, 44,489.04 and 18,090.72 is: 24,963.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.64 : 44,489.04 = 18,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.64/44,489.04 = 18,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.64x = 44,489.04 × 18,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.64x = 804,838,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,838,765.71/32,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.49

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