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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.80, 44,552.40 and 18,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.80, 44,552.40 and 18,140.40 is: 25,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.80 : 44,552.40 = 18,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.80/44,552.40 = 18,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.80x = 44,552.40 × 18,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.80x = 808,198,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,198,356.96/32,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.40

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