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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.36, 44,499.84 and 18,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.36, 44,499.84 and 18,101.76 is: 24,979.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.36 : 44,499.84 = 18,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.36/44,499.84 = 18,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.36x = 44,499.84 × 18,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.36x = 805,525,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,525,423.72/32,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.58

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