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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.15, 44,520.01 and 18,118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.15, 44,520.01 and 18,118.06 is: 24,998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.15 : 44,520.01 = 18,118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.15/44,520.01 = 18,118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.15x = 44,520.01 × 18,118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.15x = 806,616,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,616,212.38/32,266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.84

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