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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.08, 44,550.28 and 18,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.08, 44,550.28 and 18,134.76 is: 25,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.08 : 44,550.28 = 18,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.08/44,550.28 = 18,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.08x = 44,550.28 × 18,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.08x = 807,908,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,908,635.73/32,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,027.31

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