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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.04, 44,548.41 and 18,135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.04, 44,548.41 and 18,135.15 is: 25,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.04 : 44,548.41 = 18,135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.04/44,548.41 = 18,135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.04x = 44,548.41 × 18,135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.04x = 807,892,097.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,892,097.61/32,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.73

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