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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.13, 44,537.81 and 18,124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.13, 44,537.81 and 18,124.98 is: 25,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.13 : 44,537.81 = 18,124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.13/44,537.81 = 18,124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.13x = 44,537.81 × 18,124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.13x = 807,246,824.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,246,824.87/32,272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.75

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