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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.73, 44,515.90 and 18,112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.73, 44,515.90 and 18,112.17 is: 24,994.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.73 : 44,515.90 = 18,112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.73/44,515.90 = 18,112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.73x = 44,515.90 × 18,112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.73x = 806,279,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,279,548.50/32,258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.15

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