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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.70, 44,519.85 and 18,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.70, 44,519.85 and 18,114.24 is: 24,996.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.70 : 44,519.85 = 18,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.70/44,519.85 = 18,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.70x = 44,519.85 × 18,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.70x = 806,443,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,443,247.66/32,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.92

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