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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.77, 44,513.08 and 18,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.77, 44,513.08 and 18,105.62 is: 24,988.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.77 : 44,513.08 = 18,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.77/44,513.08 = 18,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.77x = 44,513.08 × 18,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.77x = 805,936,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,936,643.68/32,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.14

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