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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.74, 44,539.17 and 18,124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.74, 44,539.17 and 18,124.58 is: 25,014.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.74 : 44,539.17 = 18,124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.74/44,539.17 = 18,124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.74x = 44,539.17 × 18,124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.74x = 807,253,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,253,749.80/32,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,014.27

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