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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.78, 44,510.94 and 18,107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.78, 44,510.94 and 18,107.62 is: 24,988.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.78 : 44,510.94 = 18,107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.78/44,510.94 = 18,107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.78x = 44,510.94 × 18,107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.78x = 805,987,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,987,187.36/32,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.15

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