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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.68, 44,497 and 18,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.68, 44,497 and 18,101.08 is: 24,977.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.68 : 44,497 = 18,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.68/44,497 = 18,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.68x = 44,497 × 18,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.68x = 805,443,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,443,756.76/32,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.57

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