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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.68, 44,561.16 and 18,140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.68, 44,561.16 and 18,140.49 is: 25,036.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.68 : 44,561.16 = 18,140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.68/44,561.16 = 18,140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.68x = 44,561.16 × 18,140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.68x = 808,361,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,361,277.37/32,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,036.21

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