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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.72, 44,552.68 and 18,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.72, 44,552.68 and 18,136.28 is: 25,028.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.72 : 44,552.68 = 18,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.72/44,552.68 = 18,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.72x = 44,552.68 × 18,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.72x = 808,019,879.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,019,879.23/32,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,028.71

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