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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.08, 44,516.94 and 18,110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.08, 44,516.94 and 18,110.56 is: 24,993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.08 : 44,516.94 = 18,110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.08/44,516.94 = 18,110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.08x = 44,516.94 × 18,110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.08x = 806,226,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,226,712.89/32,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,993.02

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