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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.34, 44,505.76 and 18,102.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.34, 44,505.76 and 18,102.45 is: 24,980.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.34 : 44,505.76 = 18,102.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.34/44,505.76 = 18,102.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.34x = 44,505.76 × 18,102.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.34x = 805,663,295.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,663,295.11/32,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,980.00

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