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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.88, 44,673.57 and 18,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.88, 44,673.57 and 18,225.42 is: 25,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.88 : 44,673.57 = 18,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.88/44,673.57 = 18,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.88x = 44,673.57 × 18,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.88x = 814,194,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,194,576.15/32,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,150.51

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