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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.72, 44,537.75 and 18,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.72, 44,537.75 and 18,126.56 is: 25,014.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.72 : 44,537.75 = 18,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.72/44,537.75 = 18,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.72x = 44,537.75 × 18,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.72x = 807,316,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,316,286.33/32,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,014.67

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