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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.70, 44,523.96 and 18,117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.70, 44,523.96 and 18,117.24 is: 25,001.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.70 : 44,523.96 = 18,117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.70/44,523.96 = 18,117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.70x = 44,523.96 × 18,117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.70x = 806,651,269.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,651,269.07/32,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,001.05

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