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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.52, 44,368.22 and 18,531.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.52, 44,368.22 and 18,531.05 is: 25,573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.52 : 44,368.22 = 18,531.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.52/44,368.22 = 18,531.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.52x = 44,368.22 × 18,531.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.52x = 822,189,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,189,527.72/32,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,573.13

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