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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.84, 44,518.08 and 18,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.84, 44,518.08 and 18,113.28 is: 24,996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.84 : 44,518.08 = 18,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.84/44,518.08 = 18,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.84x = 44,518.08 × 18,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.84x = 806,368,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,368,448.10/32,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.05

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