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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,245.36, 44,498.59 and 18,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,245.36, 44,498.59 and 18,098.20 is: 24,975.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,245.36 : 44,498.59 = 18,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,245.36/44,498.59 = 18,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,245.36x = 44,498.59 × 18,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,245.36x = 805,344,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,344,381.54/32,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.51

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