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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.14, 44,526.42 and 18,117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.14, 44,526.42 and 18,117.68 is: 25,002.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.14 : 44,526.42 = 18,117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.14/44,526.42 = 18,117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.14x = 44,526.42 × 18,117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.14x = 806,715,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,715,429.11/32,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,002.69

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