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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.28, 44,539.91 and 18,128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.28, 44,539.91 and 18,128.13 is: 25,016.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.28 : 44,539.91 = 18,128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.28/44,539.91 = 18,128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.28x = 44,539.91 × 18,128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.28x = 807,425,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,425,278.67/32,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,016.83

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