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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.52, 44,523.88 and 18,115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.52, 44,523.88 and 18,115.63 is: 24,998.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.52 : 44,523.88 = 18,115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.52/44,523.88 = 18,115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.52x = 44,523.88 × 18,115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.52x = 806,578,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,578,136.24/32,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.14

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