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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.67, 44,508.50 and 18,105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.67, 44,508.50 and 18,105.51 is: 24,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.67 : 44,508.50 = 18,105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.67/44,508.50 = 18,105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.67x = 44,508.50 × 18,105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.67x = 805,848,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,848,914.56/32,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.50

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