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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.04, 44,520.30 and 18,113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.04, 44,520.30 and 18,113.94 is: 24,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.04 : 44,520.30 = 18,113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.04/44,520.30 = 18,113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.04x = 44,520.30 × 18,113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.04x = 806,438,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,438,042.98/32,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.27

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