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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.25, 44,516.39 and 18,111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.25, 44,516.39 and 18,111.09 is: 24,993.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.25 : 44,516.39 = 18,111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.25/44,516.39 = 18,111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.25x = 44,516.39 × 18,111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.25x = 806,240,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,240,422.15/32,258.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,993.31

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