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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.64, 44,494.26 and 18,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.64, 44,494.26 and 18,095.56 is: 24,972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.64 : 44,494.26 = 18,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.64/44,494.26 = 18,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.64x = 44,494.26 × 18,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.64x = 805,148,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,148,551.49/32,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,972.32

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