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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,260.86, 44,519.31 and 18,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,260.86, 44,519.31 and 18,113.70 is: 24,996.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,260.86 : 44,519.31 = 18,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,260.86/44,519.31 = 18,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,260.86x = 44,519.31 × 18,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,260.86x = 806,409,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,409,425.55/32,260.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.53

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