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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.48, 44,512.53 and 18,108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.48, 44,512.53 and 18,108.35 is: 24,989.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.48 : 44,512.53 = 18,108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.48/44,512.53 = 18,108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.48x = 44,512.53 × 18,108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.48x = 806,048,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,048,472.63/32,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.50

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