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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.22, 44,525.32 and 18,118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.22, 44,525.32 and 18,118.33 is: 25,000.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.22 : 44,525.32 = 18,118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.22/44,525.32 = 18,118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.22x = 44,525.32 × 18,118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.22x = 806,724,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,724,284.51/32,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,000.58

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