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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.78, 44,508.18 and 18,105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.78, 44,508.18 and 18,105.63 is: 24,985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.78 : 44,508.18 = 18,105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.78/44,508.18 = 18,105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.78x = 44,508.18 × 18,105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.78x = 805,848,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,848,540.04/32,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.40

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