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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.52, 44,522.51 and 18,114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.52, 44,522.51 and 18,114.63 is: 24,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.52 : 44,522.51 = 18,114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.52/44,522.51 = 18,114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.52x = 44,522.51 × 18,114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.52x = 806,508,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,508,704.75/32,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.77

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