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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.27, 44,217.75 and 18,616.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.27, 44,217.75 and 18,616.25 is: 25,682.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.27 : 44,217.75 = 18,616.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.27/44,217.75 = 18,616.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.27x = 44,217.75 × 18,616.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.27x = 823,168,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,168,467.35/32,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.06

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