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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.72, 44,519.12 and 18,113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.72, 44,519.12 and 18,113.83 is: 24,994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.72 : 44,519.12 = 18,113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.72/44,519.12 = 18,113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.72x = 44,519.12 × 18,113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.72x = 806,411,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,411,637.49/32,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.38

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