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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.19, 44,572.68 and 18,152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.19, 44,572.68 and 18,152.03 is: 25,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.19 : 44,572.68 = 18,152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.19/44,572.68 = 18,152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.19x = 44,572.68 × 18,152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.19x = 809,084,735.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,084,735.97/32,299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,049.69

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