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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.24, 44,519.36 and 18,114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.24, 44,519.36 and 18,114.68 is: 24,997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.24 : 44,519.36 = 18,114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.24/44,519.36 = 18,114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.24x = 44,519.36 × 18,114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.24x = 806,453,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,453,960.20/32,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.61

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