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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.72, 44,558.20 and 18,140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.72, 44,558.20 and 18,140.28 is: 25,034.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.72 : 44,558.20 = 18,140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.72/44,558.20 = 18,140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.72x = 44,558.20 × 18,140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.72x = 808,298,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,298,224.30/32,287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,034.23

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