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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.07, 44,557.20 and 18,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.07, 44,557.20 and 18,141 is: 25,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.07 : 44,557.20 = 18,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.07/44,557.20 = 18,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.07x = 44,557.20 × 18,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.07x = 808,312,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,312,165.20/32,289.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.62

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