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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.73, 44,517.28 and 18,113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.73, 44,517.28 and 18,113.17 is: 24,995.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.73 : 44,517.28 = 18,113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.73/44,517.28 = 18,113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.73x = 44,517.28 × 18,113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.73x = 806,349,060.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,349,060.58/32,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.53

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