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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.52, 44,502.72 and 18,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.52, 44,502.72 and 18,827.36 is: 25,982.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.52 : 44,502.72 = 18,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.52/44,502.72 = 18,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.52x = 44,502.72 × 18,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.52x = 837,868,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,868,730.42/32,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.42

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