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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.05, 44,652.33 and 18,211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.05, 44,652.33 and 18,211.59 is: 25,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.05 : 44,652.33 = 18,211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.05/44,652.33 = 18,211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.05x = 44,652.33 × 18,211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.05x = 813,189,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,189,926.50/32,359.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,130.22

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