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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,243.68, 44,492.88 and 18,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,243.68, 44,492.88 and 18,098.08 is: 24,973.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,243.68 : 44,492.88 = 18,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,243.68/44,492.88 = 18,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,243.68x = 44,492.88 × 18,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,243.68x = 805,235,701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,235,701.67/32,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,973.44

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