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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.06, 44,496.80 and 18,096.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.06, 44,496.80 and 18,096.91 is: 24,973.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.06 : 44,496.80 = 18,096.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.06/44,496.80 = 18,096.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.06x = 44,496.80 × 18,096.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.06x = 805,254,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,254,469.39/32,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,973.73

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