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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.72, 44,521.88 and 18,115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.72, 44,521.88 and 18,115.82 is: 24,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.72 : 44,521.88 = 18,115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.72/44,521.88 = 18,115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.72x = 44,521.88 × 18,115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.72x = 806,550,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,550,364.14/32,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.13

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