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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.78, 44,513.70 and 18,109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.78, 44,513.70 and 18,109.62 is: 24,990.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.78 : 44,513.70 = 18,109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.78/44,513.70 = 18,109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.78x = 44,513.70 × 18,109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.78x = 806,126,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,126,191.79/32,256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,990.91

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