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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.48, 44,511.15 and 18,107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.48, 44,511.15 and 18,107.35 is: 24,988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.48 : 44,511.15 = 18,107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.48/44,511.15 = 18,107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.48x = 44,511.15 × 18,107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.48x = 805,978,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,978,971.95/32,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.12

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