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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.04, 44,545.44 and 18,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.04, 44,545.44 and 18,136.24 is: 25,026.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.04 : 44,545.44 = 18,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.04/44,545.44 = 18,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.04x = 44,545.44 × 18,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.04x = 807,886,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,886,790.75/32,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,026.67

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