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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.84, 44,506.46 and 18,102.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.84, 44,506.46 and 18,102.95 is: 24,980.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.84 : 44,506.46 = 18,102.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.84/44,506.46 = 18,102.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.84x = 44,506.46 × 18,102.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.84x = 805,697,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,697,907.01/32,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,980.68

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