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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.08, 44,497.15 and 18,096.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.08, 44,497.15 and 18,096.19 is: 24,971.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.08 : 44,497.15 = 18,096.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.08/44,497.15 = 18,096.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.08x = 44,497.15 × 18,096.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.08x = 805,228,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,228,724.38/32,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.37

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