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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.08, 44,515.56 and 18,109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.08, 44,515.56 and 18,109.56 is: 24,991.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.08 : 44,515.56 = 18,109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.08/44,515.56 = 18,109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.08x = 44,515.56 × 18,109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.08x = 806,157,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,157,204.75/32,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.64

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