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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.46, 44,508.70 and 18,104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.46, 44,508.70 and 18,104.57 is: 24,982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.46 : 44,508.70 = 18,104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.46/44,508.70 = 18,104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.46x = 44,508.70 × 18,104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.46x = 805,810,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,810,874.76/32,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.93

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