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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.46, 44,554.05 and 18,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.46, 44,554.05 and 18,136.08 is: 25,030.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.46 : 44,554.05 = 18,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.46/44,554.05 = 18,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.46x = 44,554.05 × 18,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.46x = 808,035,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,035,815.12/32,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.18

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