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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.82, 44,521.35 and 18,114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.82, 44,521.35 and 18,114.69 is: 24,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.82 : 44,521.35 = 18,114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.82/44,521.35 = 18,114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.82x = 44,521.35 × 18,114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.82x = 806,490,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,490,453.63/32,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.29

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