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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.23, 44,538.48 and 18,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.23, 44,538.48 and 18,124.08 is: 25,013.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.23 : 44,538.48 = 18,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.23/44,538.48 = 18,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.23x = 44,538.48 × 18,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.23x = 807,218,974.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,218,974.60/32,271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.58

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