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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.78, 44,517.84 and 18,112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.78, 44,517.84 and 18,112.62 is: 24,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.78 : 44,517.84 = 18,112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.78/44,517.84 = 18,112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.78x = 44,517.84 × 18,112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.78x = 806,334,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,334,719.14/32,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.05

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