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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.94, 44,552.01 and 18,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.94, 44,552.01 and 18,135.34 is: 25,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.94 : 44,552.01 = 18,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.94/44,552.01 = 18,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.94x = 44,552.01 × 18,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.94x = 807,965,849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,965,849.03/32,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,031.52

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