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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.73, 44,530.14 and 18,121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.73, 44,530.14 and 18,121.84 is: 25,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.73 : 44,530.14 = 18,121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.73/44,530.14 = 18,121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.73x = 44,530.14 × 18,121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.73x = 806,968,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,968,072.26/32,271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,005.42

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