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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.83, 44,498.18 and 18,096.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.83, 44,498.18 and 18,096.94 is: 24,972.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.83 : 44,498.18 = 18,096.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.83/44,498.18 = 18,096.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.83x = 44,498.18 × 18,096.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.83x = 805,280,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,280,827.57/32,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,972.40

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