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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,367.52, 44,663.88 and 18,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,367.52, 44,663.88 and 18,219.52 is: 25,141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,367.52 : 44,663.88 = 18,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,367.52/44,663.88 = 18,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,367.52x = 44,663.88 × 18,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,367.52x = 813,754,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,754,454.94/32,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.08

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