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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,477.84, 44,818.55 and 18,137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,477.84, 44,818.55 and 18,137.27 is: 25,028.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,477.84 : 44,818.55 = 18,137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,477.84/44,818.55 = 18,137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,477.84x = 44,818.55 × 18,137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,477.84x = 812,885,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,885,827.58/32,477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,028.94

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