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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.60, 44,545.86 and 18,132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.60, 44,545.86 and 18,132.54 is: 25,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.60 : 44,545.86 = 18,132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.60/44,545.86 = 18,132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.60x = 44,545.86 × 18,132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.60x = 807,729,588.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,729,588.28/32,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,022.92

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