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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.04, 44,518.68 and 18,112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.04, 44,518.68 and 18,112.88 is: 24,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.04 : 44,518.68 = 18,112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.04/44,518.68 = 18,112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.04x = 44,518.68 × 18,112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.04x = 806,361,508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,361,508.60/32,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.68

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