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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.70, 44,517.09 and 18,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.70, 44,517.09 and 18,112.24 is: 24,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.70 : 44,517.09 = 18,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.70/44,517.09 = 18,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.70x = 44,517.09 × 18,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.70x = 806,304,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,304,218.18/32,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.16

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