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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.19, 44,784.44 and 18,113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.19, 44,784.44 and 18,113.42 is: 24,996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.19 : 44,784.44 = 18,113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.19/44,784.44 = 18,113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.19x = 44,784.44 × 18,113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.19x = 811,199,562.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,199,562.39/32,452.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.76

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