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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.74, 44,520.05 and 18,115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.74, 44,520.05 and 18,115.18 is: 24,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.74 : 44,520.05 = 18,115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.74/44,520.05 = 18,115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.74x = 44,520.05 × 18,115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.74x = 806,488,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,488,719.36/32,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.30

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