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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.79, 44,519.29 and 18,113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.79, 44,519.29 and 18,113.90 is: 24,994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.79 : 44,519.29 = 18,113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.79/44,519.29 = 18,113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.79x = 44,519.29 × 18,113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.79x = 806,417,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,417,699.25/32,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.52

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