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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.65, 44,517.94 and 18,116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.65, 44,517.94 and 18,116.56 is: 24,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.65 : 44,517.94 = 18,116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.65/44,517.94 = 18,116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.65x = 44,517.94 × 18,116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.65x = 806,511,931.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,511,931.09/32,264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.77

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