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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.73, 44,543.28 and 18,130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.73, 44,543.28 and 18,130.57 is: 25,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.73 : 44,543.28 = 18,130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.73/44,543.28 = 18,130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.73x = 44,543.28 × 18,130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.73x = 807,595,056.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,595,056.07/32,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,020.19

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