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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.70, 44,515.71 and 18,111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.70, 44,515.71 and 18,111.24 is: 24,992.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.70 : 44,515.71 = 18,111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.70/44,515.71 = 18,111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.70x = 44,515.71 × 18,111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.70x = 806,234,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,234,707.58/32,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,992.78

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