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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.66, 44,536.87 and 18,124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.66, 44,536.87 and 18,124.50 is: 25,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.66 : 44,536.87 = 18,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.66/44,536.87 = 18,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.66x = 44,536.87 × 18,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.66x = 807,208,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,208,455.00/32,271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.92

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