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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.52, 44,511.04 and 18,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.52, 44,511.04 and 18,107.32 is: 24,987.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.52 : 44,511.04 = 18,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.52/44,511.04 = 18,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.52x = 44,511.04 × 18,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.52x = 805,975,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,975,644.81/32,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,987.99

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