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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.78, 44,516.46 and 18,111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.78, 44,516.46 and 18,111.62 is: 24,993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.78 : 44,516.46 = 18,111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.78/44,516.46 = 18,111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.78x = 44,516.46 × 18,111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.78x = 806,265,207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,265,207.27/32,258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,993.67

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