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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.91, 44,523.52 and 18,117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.91, 44,523.52 and 18,117.02 is: 24,998.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.91 : 44,523.52 = 18,117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.91/44,523.52 = 18,117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.91x = 44,523.52 × 18,117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.91x = 806,633,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,633,234.40/32,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.78

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