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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.96, 44,499.74 and 18,098.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.96, 44,499.74 and 18,098.07 is: 24,973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.96 : 44,499.74 = 18,098.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.96/44,499.74 = 18,098.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.96x = 44,499.74 × 18,098.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.96x = 805,359,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,359,319.01/32,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,973.96

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