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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.84, 44,554.47 and 18,135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.84, 44,554.47 and 18,135.70 is: 25,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.84 : 44,554.47 = 18,135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.84/44,554.47 = 18,135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.84x = 44,554.47 × 18,135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.84x = 808,026,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,026,501.58/32,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,029.60

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