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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.13, 44,700.95 and 18,249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.13, 44,700.95 and 18,249.53 is: 25,184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.13 : 44,700.95 = 18,249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.13/44,700.95 = 18,249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.13x = 44,700.95 × 18,249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.13x = 815,771,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,771,236.81/32,392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,184.24

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