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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.28, 44,550 and 18,133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.28, 44,550 and 18,133.08 is: 25,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.28 : 44,550 = 18,133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.28/44,550 = 18,133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.28x = 44,550 × 18,133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.28x = 807,828,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,828,714.00/32,279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,026.23

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