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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.78, 44,518.95 and 18,110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.78, 44,518.95 and 18,110.58 is: 24,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.78 : 44,518.95 = 18,110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.78/44,518.95 = 18,110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.78x = 44,518.95 × 18,110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.78x = 806,264,005.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,264,005.49/32,256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.18

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