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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.23, 44,515.21 and 18,111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.23, 44,515.21 and 18,111.67 is: 24,993.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.23 : 44,515.21 = 18,111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.23/44,515.21 = 18,111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.23x = 44,515.21 × 18,111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.23x = 806,244,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,244,793.50/32,258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,993.46

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