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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.72, 44,524.08 and 18,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.72, 44,524.08 and 18,116.32 is: 25,000.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.72 : 44,524.08 = 18,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.72/44,524.08 = 18,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.72x = 44,524.08 × 18,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.72x = 806,612,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,612,480.99/32,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,000.60

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