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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.65, 44,520.71 and 18,118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.65, 44,520.71 and 18,118.56 is: 24,999.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.65 : 44,520.71 = 18,118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.65/44,520.71 = 18,118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.65x = 44,520.71 × 18,118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.65x = 806,651,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,651,064.78/32,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.53

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