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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,465.13, 44,804.13 and 18,127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,465.13, 44,804.13 and 18,127.77 is: 25,017.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,465.13 : 44,804.13 = 18,127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,465.13/44,804.13 = 18,127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,465.13x = 44,804.13 × 18,127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,465.13x = 812,198,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,198,963.69/32,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,017.58

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