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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.09, 44,493.58 and 18,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.09, 44,493.58 and 18,094.80 is: 24,971.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.09 : 44,493.58 = 18,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.09/44,493.58 = 18,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.09x = 44,493.58 × 18,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.09x = 805,102,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,102,431.38/32,241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.32

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