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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.23, 44,516.59 and 18,112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.23, 44,516.59 and 18,112.67 is: 24,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.23 : 44,516.59 = 18,112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.23/44,516.59 = 18,112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.23x = 44,516.59 × 18,112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.23x = 806,314,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,314,304.20/32,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.84

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