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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263, 44,522.94 and 18,115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263, 44,522.94 and 18,115.86 is: 24,999.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263 : 44,522.94 = 18,115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263/44,522.94 = 18,115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263x = 44,522.94 × 18,115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263x = 806,571,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,571,347.83/32,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.89

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