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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.44, 44,519.20 and 18,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.44, 44,519.20 and 18,114.88 is: 24,997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.44 : 44,519.20 = 18,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.44/44,519.20 = 18,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.44x = 44,519.20 × 18,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.44x = 806,459,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,459,965.70/32,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.64

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