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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.40, 44,516.28 and 18,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.40, 44,516.28 and 18,110 is: 24,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.40 : 44,516.28 = 18,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.40/44,516.28 = 18,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.40x = 44,516.28 × 18,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.40x = 806,189,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,189,830.80/32,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,990.08

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