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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.16, 44,548.58 and 18,135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.16, 44,548.58 and 18,135.27 is: 25,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.16 : 44,548.58 = 18,135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.16/44,548.58 = 18,135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.16x = 44,548.58 × 18,135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.16x = 807,900,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,900,571.75/32,285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.90

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