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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.37, 44,531.03 and 18,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.37, 44,531.03 and 18,122.48 is: 25,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.37 : 44,531.03 = 18,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.37/44,531.03 = 18,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.37x = 44,531.03 × 18,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.37x = 807,012,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,012,523.21/32,272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.30

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