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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.64, 44,506.98 and 18,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.64, 44,506.98 and 18,103.72 is: 24,981.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.64 : 44,506.98 = 18,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.64/44,506.98 = 18,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.64x = 44,506.98 × 18,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.64x = 805,741,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,741,903.97/32,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.43

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