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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.65, 44,509.68 and 18,110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.65, 44,509.68 and 18,110.56 is: 24,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.65 : 44,509.68 = 18,110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.65/44,509.68 = 18,110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.65x = 44,509.68 × 18,110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.65x = 806,095,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,095,230.22/32,258.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.50

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