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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.44, 44,543.40 and 18,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.44, 44,543.40 and 18,131.52 is: 25,018.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.44 : 44,543.40 = 18,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.44/44,543.40 = 18,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.44x = 44,543.40 × 18,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.44x = 807,639,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,639,547.97/32,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,018.70

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