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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,481.47, 44,826.44 and 18,141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,481.47, 44,826.44 and 18,141.30 is: 25,036.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,481.47 : 44,826.44 = 18,141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,481.47/44,826.44 = 18,141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,481.47x = 44,826.44 × 18,141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,481.47x = 813,209,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,209,805.27/32,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,036.11

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