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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.12, 44,504.16 and 18,106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.12, 44,504.16 and 18,106.12 is: 24,985.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.12 : 44,504.16 = 18,106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.12/44,504.16 = 18,106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.12x = 44,504.16 × 18,106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.12x = 805,797,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,797,661.46/32,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.11

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