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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,267.52, 44,526.65 and 18,117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,267.52, 44,526.65 and 18,117.63 is: 25,000.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,267.52 : 44,526.65 = 18,117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,267.52/44,526.65 = 18,117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,267.52x = 44,526.65 × 18,117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,267.52x = 806,717,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,717,279.25/32,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,000.91

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