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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.28, 44,569.84 and 18,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.28, 44,569.84 and 18,152.52 is: 25,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.28 : 44,569.84 = 18,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.28/44,569.84 = 18,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.28x = 44,569.84 × 18,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.28x = 809,054,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,054,912.00/32,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,050.25

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