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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.02, 44,501.56 and 18,101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.02, 44,501.56 and 18,101.13 is: 24,976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.02 : 44,501.56 = 18,101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.02/44,501.56 = 18,101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.02x = 44,501.56 × 18,101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.02x = 805,528,522.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,528,522.76/32,251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.84

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