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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.62, 44,553.82 and 18,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.62, 44,553.82 and 18,135.40 is: 25,028.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.62 : 44,553.82 = 18,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.62/44,553.82 = 18,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.62x = 44,553.82 × 18,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.62x = 808,001,347.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,001,347.23/32,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,028.99

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