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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.94, 44,535.45 and 18,124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.94, 44,535.45 and 18,124.93 is: 25,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.94 : 44,535.45 = 18,124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.94/44,535.45 = 18,124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.94x = 44,535.45 × 18,124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.94x = 807,201,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,201,913.77/32,271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.50

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