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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.08, 44,519.70 and 18,112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.08, 44,519.70 and 18,112.56 is: 24,995.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.08 : 44,519.70 = 18,112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.08/44,519.70 = 18,112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.08x = 44,519.70 × 18,112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.08x = 806,365,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,365,737.43/32,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.78

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