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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.96, 44,506.53 and 18,101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.96, 44,506.53 and 18,101.58 is: 24,982.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.96 : 44,506.53 = 18,101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.96/44,506.53 = 18,101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.96x = 44,506.53 × 18,101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.96x = 805,638,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,638,513.32/32,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.62

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