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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.98, 44,710.56 and 18,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.98, 44,710.56 and 18,251.52 is: 25,187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.98 : 44,710.56 = 18,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.98/44,710.56 = 18,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.98x = 44,710.56 × 18,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.98x = 816,035,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,035,680.05/32,398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.08

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