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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.86, 44,502.05 and 18,105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.86, 44,502.05 and 18,105.26 is: 24,985.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.86 : 44,502.05 = 18,105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.86/44,502.05 = 18,105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.86x = 44,502.05 × 18,105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.86x = 805,721,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,721,185.78/32,247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.26

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