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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.52, 44,506.02 and 18,102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.52, 44,506.02 and 18,102.63 is: 24,980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.52 : 44,506.02 = 18,102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.52/44,506.02 = 18,102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.52x = 44,506.02 × 18,102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.52x = 805,676,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,676,012.83/32,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,980.25

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