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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.84, 44,534.76 and 18,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.84, 44,534.76 and 18,124.80 is: 25,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.84 : 44,534.76 = 18,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.84/44,534.76 = 18,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.84x = 44,534.76 × 18,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.84x = 807,183,618.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,183,618.05/32,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.01

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