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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.48, 44,523.84 and 18,117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.48, 44,523.84 and 18,117.92 is: 25,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.48 : 44,523.84 = 18,117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.48/44,523.84 = 18,117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.48x = 44,523.84 × 18,117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.48x = 806,679,371.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,679,371.21/32,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,002.09

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