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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.34, 44,553.60 and 18,138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.34, 44,553.60 and 18,138.06 is: 25,030.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.34 : 44,553.60 = 18,138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.34/44,553.60 = 18,138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.34x = 44,553.60 × 18,138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.34x = 808,115,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,115,870.02/32,285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.43

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