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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.30, 44,223.16 and 18,439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.30, 44,223.16 and 18,439.63 is: 25,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.30 : 44,223.16 = 18,439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.30/44,223.16 = 18,439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.30x = 44,223.16 × 18,439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.30x = 815,458,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,458,707.83/32,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,441.50

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