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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.56, 44,554.26 and 18,136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.56, 44,554.26 and 18,136.96 is: 25,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.56 : 44,554.26 = 18,136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.56/44,554.26 = 18,136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.56x = 44,554.26 × 18,136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.56x = 808,078,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,078,831.45/32,279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.76

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