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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.39, 44,496.32 and 18,094.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.39, 44,496.32 and 18,094.29 is: 24,971.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.39 : 44,496.32 = 18,094.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.39/44,496.32 = 18,094.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.39x = 44,496.32 × 18,094.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.39x = 805,129,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,129,227.54/32,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.91

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