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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.52, 44,561.52 and 18,142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.52, 44,561.52 and 18,142.36 is: 25,037.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.52 : 44,561.52 = 18,142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.52/44,561.52 = 18,142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.52x = 44,561.52 × 18,142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.52x = 808,451,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,451,137.99/32,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,037.57

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