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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.36, 44,652.48 and 18,211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.36, 44,652.48 and 18,211.96 is: 25,130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.36 : 44,652.48 = 18,211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.36/44,652.48 = 18,211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.36x = 44,652.48 × 18,211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.36x = 813,209,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,209,179.66/32,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,130.57

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