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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.07, 44,542.39 and 18,126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.07, 44,542.39 and 18,126.91 is: 25,017.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.07 : 44,542.39 = 18,126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.07/44,542.39 = 18,126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.07x = 44,542.39 × 18,126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.07x = 807,416,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,416,140.81/32,274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,017.49

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