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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.38, 44,533.35 and 18,124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.38, 44,533.35 and 18,124.74 is: 25,010.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.38 : 44,533.35 = 18,124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.38/44,533.35 = 18,124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.38x = 44,533.35 × 18,124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.38x = 807,155,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,155,390.08/32,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.72

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