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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.24, 44,529.48 and 18,121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.24, 44,529.48 and 18,121.35 is: 25,004.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.24 : 44,529.48 = 18,121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.24/44,529.48 = 18,121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.24x = 44,529.48 × 18,121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.24x = 806,934,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,934,292.40/32,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.75

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