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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.64, 44,490.42 and 18,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.64, 44,490.42 and 18,091.72 is: 24,964.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.64 : 44,490.42 = 18,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.64/44,490.42 = 18,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.64x = 44,490.42 × 18,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.64x = 804,908,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,908,221.32/32,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,964.87

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