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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.74, 44,546.72 and 18,133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.74, 44,546.72 and 18,133.86 is: 25,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.74 : 44,546.72 = 18,133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.74/44,546.72 = 18,133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.74x = 44,546.72 × 18,133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.74x = 807,803,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,803,983.94/32,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,022.01

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