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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.08, 44,522.46 and 18,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.08, 44,522.46 and 18,114.56 is: 24,998.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.08 : 44,522.46 = 18,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.08/44,522.46 = 18,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.08x = 44,522.46 × 18,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.08x = 806,504,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,504,773.02/32,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.54

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