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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,242.64, 44,491.80 and 18,092.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,242.64, 44,491.80 and 18,092.72 is: 24,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,242.64 : 44,491.80 = 18,092.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,242.64/44,491.80 = 18,092.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,242.64x = 44,491.80 × 18,092.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,242.64x = 804,977,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,977,679.70/32,242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.25

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