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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.29, 44,557.34 and 18,141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.29, 44,557.34 and 18,141.45 is: 25,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.29 : 44,557.34 = 18,141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.29/44,557.34 = 18,141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.29x = 44,557.34 × 18,141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.29x = 808,334,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,334,665.04/32,287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,035.69

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