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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.24, 44,526.26 and 18,119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.24, 44,526.26 and 18,119.68 is: 25,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.24 : 44,526.26 = 18,119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.24/44,526.26 = 18,119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.24x = 44,526.26 × 18,119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.24x = 806,801,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,801,582.80/32,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.51

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