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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.73, 44,541.90 and 18,129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.73, 44,541.90 and 18,129.57 is: 25,018.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.73 : 44,541.90 = 18,129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.73/44,541.90 = 18,129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.73x = 44,541.90 × 18,129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.73x = 807,525,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,525,493.98/32,276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,018.81

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