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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.30, 44,507.28 and 18,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.30, 44,507.28 and 18,105.44 is: 24,982.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.30 : 44,507.28 = 18,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.30/44,507.28 = 18,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.30x = 44,507.28 × 18,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.30x = 805,823,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,823,887.60/32,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.68

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