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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.16, 44,542.08 and 18,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.16, 44,542.08 and 18,131.04 is: 25,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.16 : 44,542.08 = 18,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.16/44,542.08 = 18,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.16x = 44,542.08 × 18,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.16x = 807,594,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,594,234.16/32,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,021.39

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