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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.38, 44,517.94 and 18,112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.38, 44,517.94 and 18,112.22 is: 24,994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.38 : 44,517.94 = 18,112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.38/44,517.94 = 18,112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.38x = 44,517.94 × 18,112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.38x = 806,318,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,318,622.30/32,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.86

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