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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.65, 44,516.57 and 18,115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.65, 44,516.57 and 18,115.56 is: 24,995.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.65 : 44,516.57 = 18,115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.65/44,516.57 = 18,115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.65x = 44,516.57 × 18,115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.65x = 806,442,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,442,504.25/32,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.39

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