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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.59, 44,525.84 and 18,118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.59, 44,525.84 and 18,118.70 is: 25,001.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.59 : 44,525.84 = 18,118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.59/44,525.84 = 18,118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.59x = 44,525.84 × 18,118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.59x = 806,750,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,750,493.82/32,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,001.11

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