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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,245.76, 44,499.04 and 18,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,245.76, 44,499.04 and 18,098.56 is: 24,975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,245.76 : 44,499.04 = 18,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,245.76/44,499.04 = 18,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,245.76x = 44,499.04 × 18,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,245.76x = 805,368,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,368,545.38/32,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.95

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