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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.34, 44,545.52 and 18,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.34, 44,545.52 and 18,132.20 is: 25,022.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.34 : 44,545.52 = 18,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.34/44,545.52 = 18,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.34x = 44,545.52 × 18,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.34x = 807,707,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,707,964.36/32,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,022.44

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