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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.92, 44,534.15 and 18,125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.92, 44,534.15 and 18,125.08 is: 25,012.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.92 : 44,534.15 = 18,125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.92/44,534.15 = 18,125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.92x = 44,534.15 × 18,125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.92x = 807,185,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,185,031.48/32,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.77

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