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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,242.68, 44,491.50 and 18,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,242.68, 44,491.50 and 18,097.08 is: 24,972.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,242.68 : 44,491.50 = 18,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,242.68/44,491.50 = 18,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,242.68x = 44,491.50 × 18,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,242.68x = 805,166,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,166,234.82/32,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,972.06

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