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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.96, 44,509.84 and 18,106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.96, 44,509.84 and 18,106.04 is: 24,986.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.96 : 44,509.84 = 18,106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.96/44,509.84 = 18,106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.96x = 44,509.84 × 18,106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.96x = 805,896,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,896,943.43/32,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.76

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