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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.73, 44,520.04 and 18,115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.73, 44,520.04 and 18,115.17 is: 24,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.73 : 44,520.04 = 18,115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.73/44,520.04 = 18,115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.73x = 44,520.04 × 18,115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.73x = 806,488,093.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,488,093.01/32,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.29

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