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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.98, 44,534.52 and 18,125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.98, 44,534.52 and 18,125.52 is: 25,011.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.98 : 44,534.52 = 18,125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.98/44,534.52 = 18,125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.98x = 44,534.52 × 18,125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.98x = 807,211,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,211,332.95/32,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.99

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