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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.78, 44,502.22 and 18,099.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.78, 44,502.22 and 18,099.88 is: 24,976.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.78 : 44,502.22 = 18,099.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.78/44,502.22 = 18,099.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.78x = 44,502.22 × 18,099.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.78x = 805,484,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,484,841.73/32,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.44

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