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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.10, 44,546.76 and 18,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.10, 44,546.76 and 18,132.30 is: 25,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.10 : 44,546.76 = 18,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.10/44,546.76 = 18,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.10x = 44,546.76 × 18,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.10x = 807,735,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,735,216.35/32,282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,021.15

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