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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.04, 44,516.10 and 18,115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.04, 44,516.10 and 18,115.44 is: 24,999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.04 : 44,516.10 = 18,115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.04/44,516.10 = 18,115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.04x = 44,516.10 × 18,115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.04x = 806,428,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,428,738.58/32,258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.31

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