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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.88, 44,521.92 and 18,114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.88, 44,521.92 and 18,114.42 is: 24,998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.88 : 44,521.92 = 18,114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.88/44,521.92 = 18,114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.88x = 44,521.92 × 18,114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.88x = 806,488,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,488,758.09/32,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.19

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