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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.78, 44,541.98 and 18,129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.78, 44,541.98 and 18,129.62 is: 25,018.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.78 : 44,541.98 = 18,129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.78/44,541.98 = 18,129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.78x = 44,541.98 × 18,129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.78x = 807,529,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,529,171.45/32,276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,018.89

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