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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.03, 44,816.40 and 18,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.03, 44,816.40 and 18,135.96 is: 25,028.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.03 : 44,816.40 = 18,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.03/44,816.40 = 18,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.03x = 44,816.40 × 18,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.03x = 812,788,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,788,437.74/32,475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,028.10

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