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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.78, 44,539.22 and 18,127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.78, 44,539.22 and 18,127.63 is: 25,016.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.78 : 44,539.22 = 18,127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.78/44,539.22 = 18,127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.78x = 44,539.22 × 18,127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.78x = 807,390,187.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,390,187.31/32,274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,016.13

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