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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.88, 44,518.63 and 18,112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.88, 44,518.63 and 18,112.72 is: 24,995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.88 : 44,518.63 = 18,112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.88/44,518.63 = 18,112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.88x = 44,518.63 × 18,112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.88x = 806,353,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,353,479.97/32,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.56

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