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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.04, 44,529.90 and 18,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.04, 44,529.90 and 18,125.44 is: 25,013.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.04 : 44,529.90 = 18,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.04/44,529.90 = 18,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.04x = 44,529.90 × 18,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.04x = 807,124,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,124,030.66/32,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.11

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