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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.04, 44,536.62 and 18,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.04, 44,536.62 and 18,125.88 is: 25,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.04 : 44,536.62 = 18,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.04/44,536.62 = 18,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.04x = 44,536.62 × 18,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.04x = 807,265,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,265,429.73/32,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.62

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