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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.94, 44,549.25 and 18,133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.94, 44,549.25 and 18,133.34 is: 25,028.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.94 : 44,549.25 = 18,133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.94/44,549.25 = 18,133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.94x = 44,549.25 × 18,133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.94x = 807,826,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,826,709.31/32,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,028.76

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