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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.04, 44,515.62 and 18,107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.04, 44,515.62 and 18,107.88 is: 24,990.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.04 : 44,515.62 = 18,107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.04/44,515.62 = 18,107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.04x = 44,515.62 × 18,107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.04x = 806,083,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,083,505.09/32,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,990.16

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