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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.81, 44,517.20 and 18,111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.81, 44,517.20 and 18,111.69 is: 24,994.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.81 : 44,517.20 = 18,111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.81/44,517.20 = 18,111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.81x = 44,517.20 × 18,111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.81x = 806,281,635.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,281,635.51/32,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.15

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