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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.34, 44,504.39 and 18,101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.34, 44,504.39 and 18,101.45 is: 24,978.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.34 : 44,504.39 = 18,101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.34/44,504.39 = 18,101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.34x = 44,504.39 × 18,101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.34x = 805,593,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,593,677.34/32,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.61

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