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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,467.97, 44,805.36 and 18,128.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,467.97, 44,805.36 and 18,128.02 is: 25,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,467.97 : 44,805.36 = 18,128.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,467.97/44,805.36 = 18,128.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,467.97x = 44,805.36 × 18,128.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,467.97x = 812,232,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,232,434.18/32,467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,016.42

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