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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.04, 44,514.72 and 18,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.04, 44,514.72 and 18,114.44 is: 24,997.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.04 : 44,514.72 = 18,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.04/44,514.72 = 18,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.04x = 44,514.72 × 18,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.04x = 806,359,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,359,224.56/32,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.93

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