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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.77, 44,511.57 and 18,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.77, 44,511.57 and 18,107.60 is: 24,988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.77 : 44,511.57 = 18,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.77/44,511.57 = 18,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.77x = 44,511.57 × 18,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.77x = 805,997,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,997,482.37/32,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.47

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