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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.15, 44,511.73 and 18,112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.15, 44,511.73 and 18,112.06 is: 24,990.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.15 : 44,511.73 = 18,112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.15/44,511.73 = 18,112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.15x = 44,511.73 × 18,112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.15x = 806,199,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,199,124.46/32,260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,990.56

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