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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.67, 44,497.97 and 18,096.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.67, 44,497.97 and 18,096.78 is: 24,972.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.67 : 44,497.97 = 18,096.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.67/44,497.97 = 18,096.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.67x = 44,497.97 × 18,096.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.67x = 805,269,883.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,269,883.05/32,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,972.19

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