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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.46, 44,512.84 and 18,107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.46, 44,512.84 and 18,107.57 is: 24,987.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.46 : 44,512.84 = 18,107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.46/44,512.84 = 18,107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.46x = 44,512.84 × 18,107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.46x = 806,019,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,019,366.20/32,257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,987.07

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