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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.46, 44,525.16 and 18,115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.46, 44,525.16 and 18,115.08 is: 25,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.46 : 44,525.16 = 18,115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.46/44,525.16 = 18,115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.46x = 44,525.16 × 18,115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.46x = 806,576,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,576,835.41/32,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,001.25

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