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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.30, 44,505.90 and 18,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.30, 44,505.90 and 18,104.44 is: 24,981.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.30 : 44,505.90 = 18,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.30/44,505.90 = 18,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.30x = 44,505.90 × 18,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.30x = 805,754,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,754,396.20/32,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.30

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