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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.79, 44,515.76 and 18,115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.79, 44,515.76 and 18,115.19 is: 24,998.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.79 : 44,515.76 = 18,115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.79/44,515.76 = 18,115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.79x = 44,515.76 × 18,115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.79x = 806,411,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,411,450.39/32,257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.97

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