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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.48, 44,538.46 and 18,124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.48, 44,538.46 and 18,124.29 is: 25,013.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.48 : 44,538.46 = 18,124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.48/44,538.46 = 18,124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.48x = 44,538.46 × 18,124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.48x = 807,227,919.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,227,919.88/32,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.66

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