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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.15, 44,510.36 and 18,111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.15, 44,510.36 and 18,111.06 is: 24,989.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.15 : 44,510.36 = 18,111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.15/44,510.36 = 18,111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.15x = 44,510.36 × 18,111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.15x = 806,129,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,129,710.03/32,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.18

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