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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.46, 44,511.46 and 18,106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.46, 44,511.46 and 18,106.57 is: 24,985.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.46 : 44,511.46 = 18,106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.46/44,511.46 = 18,106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.46x = 44,511.46 × 18,106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.46x = 805,949,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,949,866.29/32,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.69

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