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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.90, 44,542.16 and 18,126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.90, 44,542.16 and 18,126.74 is: 25,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.90 : 44,542.16 = 18,126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.90/44,542.16 = 18,126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.90x = 44,542.16 × 18,126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.90x = 807,404,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,404,264.71/32,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,017.25

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