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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.88, 44,551.26 and 18,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.88, 44,551.26 and 18,134.73 is: 25,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.88 : 44,551.26 = 18,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.88/44,551.26 = 18,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.88x = 44,551.26 × 18,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.88x = 807,925,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,925,071.26/32,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,027.20

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