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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.68, 44,499.76 and 18,103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.68, 44,499.76 and 18,103.08 is: 24,980.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.68 : 44,499.76 = 18,103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.68/44,499.76 = 18,103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.68x = 44,499.76 × 18,103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.68x = 805,582,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,582,715.26/32,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,980.33

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