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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.62, 44,549.68 and 18,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.62, 44,549.68 and 18,132.40 is: 25,024.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.62 : 44,549.68 = 18,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.62/44,549.68 = 18,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.62x = 44,549.68 × 18,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.62x = 807,792,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,792,617.63/32,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,024.85

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