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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.34, 44,541.38 and 18,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.34, 44,541.38 and 18,129.20 is: 25,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.34 : 44,541.38 = 18,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.34/44,541.38 = 18,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.34x = 44,541.38 × 18,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.34x = 807,499,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,499,272.94/32,276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,018.30

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