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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.76, 44,536.42 and 18,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.76, 44,536.42 and 18,125.24 is: 25,012.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.76 : 44,536.42 = 18,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.76/44,536.42 = 18,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.76x = 44,536.42 × 18,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.76x = 807,233,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,233,301.24/32,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.84

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