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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.04, 44,514.24 and 18,106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.04, 44,514.24 and 18,106.88 is: 24,988.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.04 : 44,514.24 = 18,106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.04/44,514.24 = 18,106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.04x = 44,514.24 × 18,106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.04x = 806,014,001.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,014,001.97/32,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.78

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