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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.11, 44,652.14 and 18,211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.11, 44,652.14 and 18,211.71 is: 25,130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.11 : 44,652.14 = 18,211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.11/44,652.14 = 18,211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.11x = 44,652.14 × 18,211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.11x = 813,191,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,191,733.50/32,359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,130.23

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