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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.04, 44,506.48 and 18,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.04, 44,506.48 and 18,108.48 is: 24,989.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.04 : 44,506.48 = 18,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.04/44,506.48 = 18,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.04x = 44,506.48 × 18,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.04x = 805,944,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,944,702.95/32,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.73

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