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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.82, 44,525.49 and 18,117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.82, 44,525.49 and 18,117.69 is: 25,002.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.82 : 44,525.49 = 18,117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.82/44,525.49 = 18,117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.82x = 44,525.49 × 18,117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.82x = 806,699,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,699,024.92/32,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,002.43

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