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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.95, 44,750.68 and 18,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.95, 44,750.68 and 18,281.03 is: 25,227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.95 : 44,750.68 = 18,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.95/44,750.68 = 18,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.95x = 44,750.68 × 18,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.95x = 818,088,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,088,254.14/32,427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,227.88

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