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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.84, 44,515.44 and 18,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.84, 44,515.44 and 18,111.20 is: 24,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.84 : 44,515.44 = 18,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.84/44,515.44 = 18,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.84x = 44,515.44 × 18,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.84x = 806,228,036.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,228,036.93/32,253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.34

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