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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.72, 44,711.12 and 18,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.72, 44,711.12 and 18,252.08 is: 25,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.72 : 44,711.12 = 18,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.72/44,711.12 = 18,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.72x = 44,711.12 × 18,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.72x = 816,070,939.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,070,939.13/32,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.37

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