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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.79, 44,514.38 and 18,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.79, 44,514.38 and 18,114.19 is: 24,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.79 : 44,514.38 = 18,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.79/44,514.38 = 18,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.79x = 44,514.38 × 18,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.79x = 806,341,937.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,341,937.05/32,256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.59

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