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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.81, 44,518.58 and 18,112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.81, 44,518.58 and 18,112.69 is: 24,995.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.81 : 44,518.58 = 18,112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.81/44,518.58 = 18,112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.81x = 44,518.58 × 18,112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.81x = 806,351,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,351,238.78/32,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.54

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