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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.19, 44,672.92 and 18,031.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.19, 44,672.92 and 18,031.97 is: 24,883.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.19 : 44,672.92 = 18,031.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.19/44,672.92 = 18,031.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.19x = 44,672.92 × 18,031.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.19x = 805,540,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,540,753.25/32,372.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.73

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