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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.12, 44,498.64 and 18,102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.12, 44,498.64 and 18,102.12 is: 24,979.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.12 : 44,498.64 = 18,102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.12/44,498.64 = 18,102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.12x = 44,498.64 × 18,102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.12x = 805,519,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,519,721.12/32,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.59

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