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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.04, 44,539.62 and 18,127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.04, 44,539.62 and 18,127.94 is: 25,016.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.04 : 44,539.62 = 18,127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.04/44,539.62 = 18,127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.04x = 44,539.62 × 18,127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.04x = 807,411,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,411,558.98/32,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,016.59

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