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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.60, 44,553.96 and 18,139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.60, 44,553.96 and 18,139.92 is: 25,034.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.60 : 44,553.96 = 18,139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.60/44,553.96 = 18,139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.60x = 44,553.96 × 18,139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.60x = 808,205,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,205,270.08/32,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,034.55

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