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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.20, 44,546.76 and 18,133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.20, 44,546.76 and 18,133.74 is: 25,023.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.20 : 44,546.76 = 18,133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.20/44,546.76 = 18,133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.20x = 44,546.76 × 18,133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.20x = 807,799,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,799,363.68/32,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.83

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