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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.63, 44,497.59 and 18,097.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.63, 44,497.59 and 18,097.47 is: 24,974.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.63 : 44,497.59 = 18,097.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.63/44,497.59 = 18,097.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.63x = 44,497.59 × 18,097.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.63x = 805,293,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,293,800.10/32,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,974.51

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