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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.98, 44,557.09 and 18,137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.98, 44,557.09 and 18,137.79 is: 25,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.98 : 44,557.09 = 18,137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.98/44,557.09 = 18,137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.98x = 44,557.09 × 18,137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.98x = 808,167,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,167,096.09/32,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,032.29

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