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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.54, 44,543.01 and 18,134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.54, 44,543.01 and 18,134.94 is: 25,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.54 : 44,543.01 = 18,134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.54/44,543.01 = 18,134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.54x = 44,543.01 × 18,134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.54x = 807,784,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,784,813.77/32,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,026.22

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