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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.82, 44,526.87 and 18,118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.82, 44,526.87 and 18,118.69 is: 25,003.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.82 : 44,526.87 = 18,118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.82/44,526.87 = 18,118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.82x = 44,526.87 × 18,118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.82x = 806,768,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,768,554.20/32,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,003.81

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