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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.76, 44,524.38 and 18,117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.76, 44,524.38 and 18,117.64 is: 25,003.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.76 : 44,524.38 = 18,117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.76/44,524.38 = 18,117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.76x = 44,524.38 × 18,117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.76x = 806,676,688.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,676,688.06/32,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,003.34

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