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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.30, 44,555.13 and 18,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.30, 44,555.13 and 18,136.14 is: 25,030.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.30 : 44,555.13 = 18,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.30/44,555.13 = 18,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.30x = 44,555.13 × 18,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.30x = 808,058,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,058,075.40/32,283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.22

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