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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.08, 44,548.68 and 18,135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.08, 44,548.68 and 18,135.19 is: 25,023.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.08 : 44,548.68 = 18,135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.08/44,548.68 = 18,135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.08x = 44,548.68 × 18,135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.08x = 807,898,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,898,776.05/32,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.91

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