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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.32, 44,545.50 and 18,129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.32, 44,545.50 and 18,129.17 is: 25,020.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.32 : 44,545.50 = 18,129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.32/44,545.50 = 18,129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.32x = 44,545.50 × 18,129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.32x = 807,573,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,573,053.60/32,276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,020.61

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