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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.27, 44,999.15 and 18,267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.27, 44,999.15 and 18,267.71 is: 25,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.27 : 44,999.15 = 18,267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.27/44,999.15 = 18,267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.27x = 44,999.15 × 18,267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.27x = 822,031,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,031,106.11/32,607.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,210.06

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