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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.06, 44,512.77 and 18,103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.06, 44,512.77 and 18,103.06 is: 24,985.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.06 : 44,512.77 = 18,103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.06/44,512.77 = 18,103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.06x = 44,512.77 × 18,103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.06x = 805,817,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,817,346.08/32,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.76

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