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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.78, 44,517.57 and 18,109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.78, 44,517.57 and 18,109.58 is: 24,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.78 : 44,517.57 = 18,109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.78/44,517.57 = 18,109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.78x = 44,517.57 × 18,109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.78x = 806,194,495.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,194,495.32/32,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,993.80

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