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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.73, 44,518.66 and 18,114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.73, 44,518.66 and 18,114.17 is: 24,996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.73 : 44,518.66 = 18,114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.73/44,518.66 = 18,114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.73x = 44,518.66 × 18,114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.73x = 806,418,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,418,575.41/32,260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.91

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