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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.86, 44,504.81 and 18,107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.86, 44,504.81 and 18,107.26 is: 24,988.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.86 : 44,504.81 = 18,107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.86/44,504.81 = 18,107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.86x = 44,504.81 × 18,107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.86x = 805,860,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,860,165.92/32,249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.02

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