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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,243.22, 44,497.62 and 18,096.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,243.22, 44,497.62 and 18,096.06 is: 24,973.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,243.22 : 44,497.62 = 18,096.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,243.22/44,497.62 = 18,096.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,243.22x = 44,497.62 × 18,096.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,243.22x = 805,231,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,231,601.38/32,243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,973.67

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