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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.86, 44,509.16 and 18,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.86, 44,509.16 and 18,105.70 is: 24,983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.86 : 44,509.16 = 18,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.86/44,509.16 = 18,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.86x = 44,509.16 × 18,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.86x = 805,869,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,869,498.21/32,255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,983.66

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