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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.52, 44,272.50 and 18,653.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.52, 44,272.50 and 18,653.08 is: 25,740.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.52 : 44,272.50 = 18,653.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.52/44,272.50 = 18,653.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.52x = 44,272.50 × 18,653.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.52x = 825,818,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,818,484.30/32,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,740.45

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