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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.08, 44,532.32 and 18,121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.08, 44,532.32 and 18,121.76 is: 25,009.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.08 : 44,532.32 = 18,121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.08/44,532.32 = 18,121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.08x = 44,532.32 × 18,121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.08x = 807,004,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,004,015.28/32,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,009.36

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