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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,278.10, 44,543.79 and 18,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,278.10, 44,543.79 and 18,131.04 is: 25,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,278.10 : 44,543.79 = 18,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,278.10/44,543.79 = 18,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,278.10x = 44,543.79 × 18,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,278.10x = 807,625,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,625,238.24/32,278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,020.85

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