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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.32, 44,649.90 and 18,209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.32, 44,649.90 and 18,209.16 is: 25,125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.32 : 44,649.90 = 18,209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.32/44,649.90 = 18,209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.32x = 44,649.90 × 18,209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.32x = 813,037,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,037,173.08/32,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,125.29

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