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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.48, 44,520.78 and 18,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.48, 44,520.78 and 18,114.40 is: 24,997.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.48 : 44,520.78 = 18,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.48/44,520.78 = 18,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.48x = 44,520.78 × 18,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.48x = 806,467,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,467,217.23/32,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.84

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