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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.07, 44,543.77 and 18,127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.07, 44,543.77 and 18,127.91 is: 25,018.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.07 : 44,543.77 = 18,127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.07/44,543.77 = 18,127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.07x = 44,543.77 × 18,127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.07x = 807,485,453.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,485,453.62/32,275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,018.86

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