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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,259.94, 44,518.75 and 18,112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,259.94, 44,518.75 and 18,112.82 is: 24,995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,259.94 : 44,518.75 = 18,112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,259.94/44,518.75 = 18,112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,259.94x = 44,518.75 × 18,112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,259.94x = 806,359,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,359,837.50/32,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.70

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