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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.54, 44,542.83 and 18,130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.54, 44,542.83 and 18,130.38 is: 25,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.54 : 44,542.83 = 18,130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.54/44,542.83 = 18,130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.54x = 44,542.83 × 18,130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.54x = 807,578,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,578,434.18/32,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.83

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