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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,242.68, 44,494.92 and 18,097.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,242.68, 44,494.92 and 18,097.92 is: 24,975.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,242.68 : 44,494.92 = 18,097.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,242.68/44,494.92 = 18,097.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,242.68x = 44,494.92 × 18,097.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,242.68x = 805,265,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,265,502.57/32,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.14

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