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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.54, 44,539.46 and 18,126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.54, 44,539.46 and 18,126.38 is: 25,015.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.54 : 44,539.46 = 18,126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.54/44,539.46 = 18,126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.54x = 44,539.46 × 18,126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.54x = 807,338,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,338,863.63/32,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.51

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