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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.95, 44,561.52 and 18,140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.95, 44,561.52 and 18,140.76 is: 25,036.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.95 : 44,561.52 = 18,140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.95/44,561.52 = 18,140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.95x = 44,561.52 × 18,140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.95x = 808,379,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,379,839.56/32,287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,036.58

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