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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.35, 44,522.75 and 18,116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.35, 44,522.75 and 18,116.46 is: 24,998.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.35 : 44,522.75 = 18,116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.35/44,522.75 = 18,116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.35x = 44,522.75 × 18,116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.35x = 806,594,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,594,528.88/32,266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.01

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