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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.47, 44,756.22 and 18,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.47, 44,756.22 and 18,091.20 is: 24,966.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.47 : 44,756.22 = 18,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.47/44,756.22 = 18,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.47x = 44,756.22 × 18,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.47x = 809,693,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,693,503.48/32,431.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.29

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