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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.95, 44,495.60 and 18,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.95, 44,495.60 and 18,095.06 is: 24,969.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.95 : 44,495.60 = 18,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.95/44,495.60 = 18,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.95x = 44,495.60 × 18,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.95x = 805,150,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,150,572.50/32,244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.82

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