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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.37, 44,526.09 and 18,118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.37, 44,526.09 and 18,118.18 is: 25,003.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.37 : 44,526.09 = 18,118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.37/44,526.09 = 18,118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.37x = 44,526.09 × 18,118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.37x = 806,731,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,731,713.32/32,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,003.02

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