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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,278.88, 44,547.12 and 18,131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,278.88, 44,547.12 and 18,131.73 is: 25,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,278.88 : 44,547.12 = 18,131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,278.88/44,547.12 = 18,131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,278.88x = 44,547.12 × 18,131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,278.88x = 807,716,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,716,352.12/32,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.06

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