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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.96, 44,497.88 and 18,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.96, 44,497.88 and 18,097.76 is: 24,974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.96 : 44,497.88 = 18,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.96/44,497.88 = 18,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.96x = 44,497.88 × 18,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.96x = 805,311,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,311,952.75/32,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,974.82

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