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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.02, 44,524.58 and 18,116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.02, 44,524.58 and 18,116.13 is: 24,998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.02 : 44,524.58 = 18,116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.02/44,524.58 = 18,116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.02x = 44,524.58 × 18,116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.02x = 806,612,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,612,988.89/32,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.84

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