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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.94, 44,550.63 and 18,134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.94, 44,550.63 and 18,134.34 is: 25,030.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.94 : 44,550.63 = 18,134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.94/44,550.63 = 18,134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.94x = 44,550.63 × 18,134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.94x = 807,896,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,896,271.63/32,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.14

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