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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.10, 44,535.76 and 18,124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.10, 44,535.76 and 18,124.21 is: 25,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.10 : 44,535.76 = 18,124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.10/44,535.76 = 18,124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.10x = 44,535.76 × 18,124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.10x = 807,175,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,175,466.75/32,274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.01

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