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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.20, 44,568.96 and 18,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.20, 44,568.96 and 18,152.48 is: 25,051.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.20 : 44,568.96 = 18,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.20/44,568.96 = 18,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.20x = 44,568.96 × 18,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.20x = 809,037,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,037,155.02/32,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,051.31

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