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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.98, 44,507.70 and 18,104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.98, 44,507.70 and 18,104.85 is: 24,984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.98 : 44,507.70 = 18,104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.98/44,507.70 = 18,104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.98x = 44,507.70 × 18,104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.98x = 805,805,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,805,232.35/32,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,984.67

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