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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.98, 44,782.61 and 18,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.98, 44,782.61 and 18,110.88 is: 24,992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.98 : 44,782.61 = 18,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.98/44,782.61 = 18,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.98x = 44,782.61 × 18,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.98x = 811,052,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,052,385.24/32,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,992.39

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