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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.17, 44,543.91 and 18,128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.17, 44,543.91 and 18,128.01 is: 25,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.17 : 44,543.91 = 18,128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.17/44,543.91 = 18,128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.17x = 44,543.91 × 18,128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.17x = 807,492,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,492,445.92/32,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.00

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