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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.06, 44,523.81 and 18,111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.06, 44,523.81 and 18,111.06 is: 24,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.06 : 44,523.81 = 18,111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.06/44,523.81 = 18,111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.06x = 44,523.81 × 18,111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.06x = 806,373,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,373,394.34/32,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.80

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