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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.13, 44,526.41 and 18,117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.13, 44,526.41 and 18,117.67 is: 25,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.13 : 44,526.41 = 18,117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.13/44,526.41 = 18,117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.13x = 44,526.41 × 18,117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.13x = 806,714,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,714,802.66/32,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,002.68

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