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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.34, 44,566.20 and 18,147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.34, 44,566.20 and 18,147.24 is: 25,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.34 : 44,566.20 = 18,147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.34/44,566.20 = 18,147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.34x = 44,566.20 × 18,147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.34x = 808,753,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,753,527.29/32,294.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,043.20

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