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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,267.09, 44,523.78 and 18,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,267.09, 44,523.78 and 18,117.20 is: 24,999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,267.09 : 44,523.78 = 18,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,267.09/44,523.78 = 18,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,267.09x = 44,523.78 × 18,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,267.09x = 806,646,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,646,270.39/32,267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.04

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