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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.24, 44,535 and 18,125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.24, 44,535 and 18,125.36 is: 25,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.24 : 44,535 = 18,125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.24/44,535 = 18,125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.24x = 44,535 × 18,125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.24x = 807,212,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,212,907.60/32,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.28

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