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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.48, 44,518.05 and 18,112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.48, 44,518.05 and 18,112.38 is: 24,995.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.48 : 44,518.05 = 18,112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.48/44,518.05 = 18,112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.48x = 44,518.05 × 18,112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.48x = 806,327,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,327,838.46/32,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.07

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