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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.76, 44,501.97 and 18,097.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.76, 44,501.97 and 18,097.62 is: 24,977.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.76 : 44,501.97 = 18,097.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.76/44,501.97 = 18,097.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.76x = 44,501.97 × 18,097.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.76x = 805,379,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,379,742.31/32,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.07

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