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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.84, 44,539.30 and 18,127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.84, 44,539.30 and 18,127.69 is: 25,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.84 : 44,539.30 = 18,127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.84/44,539.30 = 18,127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.84x = 44,539.30 × 18,127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.84x = 807,394,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,394,534.53/32,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,016.22

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