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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.06, 44,550.81 and 18,134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.06, 44,550.81 and 18,134.46 is: 25,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.06 : 44,550.81 = 18,134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.06/44,550.81 = 18,134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.06x = 44,550.81 × 18,134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.06x = 807,904,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,904,881.91/32,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.31

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