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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.04, 44,502.90 and 18,100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.04, 44,502.90 and 18,100.04 is: 24,978.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.04 : 44,502.90 = 18,100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.04/44,502.90 = 18,100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.04x = 44,502.90 × 18,100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.04x = 805,504,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,504,270.12/32,248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.39

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