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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.98, 44,711.94 and 18,252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.98, 44,711.94 and 18,252.52 is: 25,188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.98 : 44,711.94 = 18,252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.98/44,711.94 = 18,252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.98x = 44,711.94 × 18,252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.98x = 816,105,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,105,579.09/32,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.46

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