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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.38, 44,527.38 and 18,119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.38, 44,527.38 and 18,119.22 is: 25,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.38 : 44,527.38 = 18,119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.38/44,527.38 = 18,119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.38x = 44,527.38 × 18,119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.38x = 806,801,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,801,394.24/32,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.40

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