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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.93, 44,235.45 and 18,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.93, 44,235.45 and 18,445.14 is: 25,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.93 : 44,235.45 = 18,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.93/44,235.45 = 18,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.93x = 44,235.45 × 18,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.93x = 815,929,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,929,068.21/32,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,455.68

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