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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.02, 44,523.19 and 18,115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.02, 44,523.19 and 18,115.13 is: 24,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.02 : 44,523.19 = 18,115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.02/44,523.19 = 18,115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.02x = 44,523.19 × 18,115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.02x = 806,543,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,543,374.86/32,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.45

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