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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.91, 44,538.60 and 18,125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.91, 44,538.60 and 18,125.75 is: 25,014.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.91 : 44,538.60 = 18,125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.91/44,538.60 = 18,125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.91x = 44,538.60 × 18,125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.91x = 807,295,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,295,438.32/32,272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,014.65

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