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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,283.84, 44,555.85 and 18,136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,283.84, 44,555.85 and 18,136.70 is: 25,030.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,283.84 : 44,555.85 = 18,136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,283.84/44,555.85 = 18,136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,283.84x = 44,555.85 × 18,136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,283.84x = 808,095,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,095,861.92/32,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.97

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