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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.16, 44,499.96 and 18,098.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.16, 44,499.96 and 18,098.64 is: 24,976.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.16 : 44,499.96 = 18,098.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.16/44,499.96 = 18,098.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.16x = 44,499.96 × 18,098.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.16x = 805,388,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,388,756.05/32,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.27

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