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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.04, 44,521.68 and 18,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.04, 44,521.68 and 18,114.94 is: 24,998.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.04 : 44,521.68 = 18,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.04/44,521.68 = 18,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.04x = 44,521.68 × 18,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.04x = 806,507,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,507,561.90/32,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.65

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