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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452, 44,785.32 and 18,304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452, 44,785.32 and 18,304.52 is: 25,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452 : 44,785.32 = 18,304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452/44,785.32 = 18,304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452x = 44,785.32 × 18,304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452x = 819,773,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,773,785.65/32,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.12

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