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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.58, 44,533.01 and 18,122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.58, 44,533.01 and 18,122.26 is: 25,010.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.58 : 44,533.01 = 18,122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.58/44,533.01 = 18,122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.58x = 44,533.01 × 18,122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.58x = 807,038,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,038,785.80/32,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.05

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