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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.34, 44,512.43 and 18,108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.34, 44,512.43 and 18,108.29 is: 24,989.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.34 : 44,512.43 = 18,108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.34/44,512.43 = 18,108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.34x = 44,512.43 × 18,108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.34x = 806,043,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,043,677.94/32,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.46

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