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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,245.96, 44,499.26 and 18,098.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,245.96, 44,499.26 and 18,098.76 is: 24,976.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,245.96 : 44,499.26 = 18,098.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,245.96/44,499.26 = 18,098.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,245.96x = 44,499.26 × 18,098.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,245.96x = 805,381,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,381,426.92/32,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.20

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