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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.28, 44,538.53 and 18,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.28, 44,538.53 and 18,127.13 is: 25,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.28 : 44,538.53 = 18,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.28/44,538.53 = 18,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.28x = 44,538.53 × 18,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.28x = 807,355,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,355,409.99/32,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.44

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