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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.60, 44,512.56 and 18,109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.60, 44,512.56 and 18,109.92 is: 24,993.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.60 : 44,512.56 = 18,109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.60/44,512.56 = 18,109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.60x = 44,512.56 × 18,109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.60x = 806,118,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,118,900.60/32,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,993.14

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