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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.14, 44,526.96 and 18,118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.14, 44,526.96 and 18,118.68 is: 25,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.14 : 44,526.96 = 18,118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.14/44,526.96 = 18,118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.14x = 44,526.96 × 18,118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.14x = 806,769,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,769,739.61/32,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,003.60

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