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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.60, 44,554.56 and 18,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.60, 44,554.56 and 18,137.60 is: 25,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.60 : 44,554.56 = 18,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.60/44,554.56 = 18,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.60x = 44,554.56 × 18,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.60x = 808,112,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,112,787.46/32,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.13

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