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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.98, 44,523.15 and 18,117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.98, 44,523.15 and 18,117.42 is: 25,001.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.98 : 44,523.15 = 18,117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.98/44,523.15 = 18,117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.98x = 44,523.15 × 18,117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.98x = 806,644,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,644,608.27/32,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,001.40

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