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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.74, 44,543.97 and 18,131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.74, 44,543.97 and 18,131.85 is: 25,019.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.74 : 44,543.97 = 18,131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.74/44,543.97 = 18,131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.74x = 44,543.97 × 18,131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.74x = 807,664,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,664,582.44/32,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.24

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