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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.24, 44,558.46 and 18,142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.24, 44,558.46 and 18,142.38 is: 25,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.24 : 44,558.46 = 18,142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.24/44,558.46 = 18,142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.24x = 44,558.46 × 18,142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.24x = 808,396,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,396,513.53/32,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.77

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