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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.52, 44,505.48 and 18,829.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.52, 44,505.48 and 18,829.36 is: 25,985.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.52 : 44,505.48 = 18,829.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.52/44,505.48 = 18,829.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.52x = 44,505.48 × 18,829.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.52x = 838,009,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,009,704.89/32,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.18

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