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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,278.56, 44,552.88 and 18,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,278.56, 44,552.88 and 18,135.96 is: 25,032.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,278.56 : 44,552.88 = 18,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,278.56/44,552.88 = 18,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,278.56x = 44,552.88 × 18,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,278.56x = 808,009,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,009,249.56/32,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,032.38

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