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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.62, 44,509.68 and 18,106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.62, 44,509.68 and 18,106.36 is: 24,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.62 : 44,509.68 = 18,106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.62/44,509.68 = 18,106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.62x = 44,509.68 × 18,106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.62x = 805,908,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,908,178.29/32,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.60

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