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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.84, 44,553.09 and 18,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.84, 44,553.09 and 18,134.70 is: 25,028.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.84 : 44,553.09 = 18,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.84/44,553.09 = 18,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.84x = 44,553.09 × 18,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.84x = 807,956,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,956,921.22/32,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,028.22

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