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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.76, 44,540.88 and 18,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.76, 44,540.88 and 18,127.84 is: 25,015.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.76 : 44,540.88 = 18,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.76/44,540.88 = 18,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.76x = 44,540.88 × 18,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.76x = 807,429,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,429,946.10/32,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.06

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