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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.38, 44,536.77 and 18,124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.38, 44,536.77 and 18,124.23 is: 25,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.38 : 44,536.77 = 18,124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.38/44,536.77 = 18,124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.38x = 44,536.77 × 18,124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.38x = 807,194,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,194,662.94/32,271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.71

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