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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,379.17, 44,684.15 and 18,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,379.17, 44,684.15 and 18,232.52 is: 25,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,379.17 : 44,684.15 = 18,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,379.17/44,684.15 = 18,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,379.17x = 44,684.15 × 18,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,379.17x = 814,704,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,704,343.97/32,379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,161.38

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