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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.67, 44,541.84 and 18,126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.67, 44,541.84 and 18,126.51 is: 25,016.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.67 : 44,541.84 = 18,126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.67/44,541.84 = 18,126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.67x = 44,541.84 × 18,126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.67x = 807,388,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,388,108.18/32,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,016.93

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