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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.10, 44,507.21 and 18,103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.10, 44,507.21 and 18,103.91 is: 24,983.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.10 : 44,507.21 = 18,103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.10/44,507.21 = 18,103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.10x = 44,507.21 × 18,103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.10x = 805,754,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,754,211.14/32,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,983.78

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