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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,245.26, 44,502.66 and 18,098.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,245.26, 44,502.66 and 18,098.12 is: 24,977.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,245.26 : 44,502.66 = 18,098.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,245.26/44,502.66 = 18,098.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,245.26x = 44,502.66 × 18,098.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,245.26x = 805,414,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,414,258.49/32,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.76

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