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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.80, 44,523.42 and 18,116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.80, 44,523.42 and 18,116.91 is: 24,998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.80 : 44,523.42 = 18,116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.80/44,523.42 = 18,116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.80x = 44,523.42 × 18,116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.80x = 806,626,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,626,793.03/32,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.66

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