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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.04, 44,511.96 and 18,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.04, 44,511.96 and 18,112.44 is: 24,995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.04 : 44,511.96 = 18,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.04/44,511.96 = 18,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.04x = 44,511.96 × 18,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.04x = 806,220,204.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,220,204.78/32,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.17

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