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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,242.92, 44,495.49 and 18,099.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,242.92, 44,495.49 and 18,099.10 is: 24,976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,242.92 : 44,495.49 = 18,099.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,242.92/44,495.49 = 18,099.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,242.92x = 44,495.49 × 18,099.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,242.92x = 805,328,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,328,323.06/32,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.90

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