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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.60, 44,493.48 and 18,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.60, 44,493.48 and 18,094.44 is: 24,970.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.60 : 44,493.48 = 18,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.60/44,493.48 = 18,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.60x = 44,493.48 × 18,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.60x = 805,084,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,084,604.25/32,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,970.37

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