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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.04, 44,525.07 and 18,117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.04, 44,525.07 and 18,117.88 is: 25,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.04 : 44,525.07 = 18,117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.04/44,525.07 = 18,117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.04x = 44,525.07 × 18,117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.04x = 806,699,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,699,875.25/32,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,002.29

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