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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.91, 44,671.41 and 18,032.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.91, 44,671.41 and 18,032.25 is: 24,882.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.91 : 44,671.41 = 18,032.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.91/44,671.41 = 18,032.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.91x = 44,671.41 × 18,032.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.91x = 805,526,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,526,032.97/32,372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.72

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