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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.76, 44,514.72 and 18,110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.76, 44,514.72 and 18,110.64 is: 24,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.76 : 44,514.72 = 18,110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.76/44,514.72 = 18,110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.76x = 44,514.72 × 18,110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.76x = 806,190,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,190,068.62/32,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,993.68

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