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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.15, 44,513.11 and 18,113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.15, 44,513.11 and 18,113.06 is: 24,991.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.15 : 44,513.11 = 18,113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.15/44,513.11 = 18,113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.15x = 44,513.11 × 18,113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.15x = 806,268,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,268,632.22/32,261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.94

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