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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.26, 44,548.14 and 18,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.26, 44,548.14 and 18,134.12 is: 25,025.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.26 : 44,548.14 = 18,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.26/44,548.14 = 18,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.26x = 44,548.14 × 18,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.26x = 807,841,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,841,316.54/32,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,025.09

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