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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.89, 44,501.03 and 18,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.89, 44,501.03 and 18,099 is: 24,975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.89 : 44,501.03 = 18,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.89/44,501.03 = 18,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.89x = 44,501.03 × 18,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.89x = 805,424,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,424,119.35/32,248.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.25

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