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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.16, 44,515.86 and 18,115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.16, 44,515.86 and 18,115.06 is: 24,994.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.16 : 44,515.86 = 18,115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.16/44,515.86 = 18,115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.16x = 44,515.86 × 18,115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.16x = 806,407,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,407,474.85/32,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.68

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