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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.88, 44,545.68 and 18,128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.88, 44,545.68 and 18,128.88 is: 25,019.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.88 : 44,545.68 = 18,128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.88/44,545.68 = 18,128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.88x = 44,545.68 × 18,128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.88x = 807,563,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,563,287.24/32,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.87

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