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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,245.95, 44,496.97 and 18,096.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,245.95, 44,496.97 and 18,096.06 is: 24,971.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,245.95 : 44,496.97 = 18,096.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,245.95/44,496.97 = 18,096.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,245.95x = 44,496.97 × 18,096.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,245.95x = 805,219,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,219,838.94/32,245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.19

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