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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.83, 44,547.57 and 18,130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.83, 44,547.57 and 18,130.68 is: 25,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.83 : 44,547.57 = 18,130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.83/44,547.57 = 18,130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.83x = 44,547.57 × 18,130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.83x = 807,677,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,677,736.45/32,277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,022.68

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