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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.65, 44,508.30 and 18,109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.65, 44,508.30 and 18,109.56 is: 24,987.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.65 : 44,508.30 = 18,109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.65/44,508.30 = 18,109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.65x = 44,508.30 × 18,109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.65x = 806,025,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,025,729.35/32,257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,987.12

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