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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.46, 44,497.56 and 18,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.46, 44,497.56 and 18,095.08 is: 24,973.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.46 : 44,497.56 = 18,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.46/44,497.56 = 18,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.46x = 44,497.56 × 18,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.46x = 805,186,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,186,908.00/32,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,973.65

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