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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.52, 44,512.08 and 18,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.52, 44,512.08 and 18,110.24 is: 24,990.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.52 : 44,512.08 = 18,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.52/44,512.08 = 18,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.52x = 44,512.08 × 18,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.52x = 806,124,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,124,451.70/32,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,990.28

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