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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.62, 44,544.15 and 18,128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.62, 44,544.15 and 18,128.40 is: 25,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.62 : 44,544.15 = 18,128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.62/44,544.15 = 18,128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.62x = 44,544.15 × 18,128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.62x = 807,514,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,514,168.86/32,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.32

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