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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,267.91, 44,524.90 and 18,118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,267.91, 44,524.90 and 18,118.02 is: 25,000.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,267.91 : 44,524.90 = 18,118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,267.91/44,524.90 = 18,118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,267.91x = 44,524.90 × 18,118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,267.91x = 806,703,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,703,028.70/32,267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,000.16

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