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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.28, 44,519.64 and 18,111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.28, 44,519.64 and 18,111.08 is: 24,995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.28 : 44,519.64 = 18,111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.28/44,519.64 = 18,111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.28x = 44,519.64 × 18,111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.28x = 806,298,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,298,761.61/32,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.87

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