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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.68, 44,572.32 and 18,153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.68, 44,572.32 and 18,153.12 is: 25,050.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.68 : 44,572.32 = 18,153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.68/44,572.32 = 18,153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.68x = 44,572.32 × 18,153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.68x = 809,126,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,126,673.64/32,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,050.61

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