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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.52, 44,572.56 and 18,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.52, 44,572.56 and 18,150.36 is: 25,048.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.52 : 44,572.56 = 18,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.52/44,572.56 = 18,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.52x = 44,572.56 × 18,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.52x = 809,008,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,008,010.12/32,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,048.61

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