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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.68, 44,555.76 and 18,141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.68, 44,555.76 and 18,141.12 is: 25,034.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.68 : 44,555.76 = 18,141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.68/44,555.76 = 18,141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.68x = 44,555.76 × 18,141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.68x = 808,291,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,291,388.85/32,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,034.05

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