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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,390.24, 44,698.68 and 18,243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,390.24, 44,698.68 and 18,243.32 is: 25,175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,390.24 : 44,698.68 = 18,243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,390.24/44,698.68 = 18,243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,390.24x = 44,698.68 × 18,243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,390.24x = 815,452,322.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,452,322.82/32,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,175.87

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