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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.41, 44,800.37 and 18,125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.41, 44,800.37 and 18,125.05 is: 25,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.41 : 44,800.37 = 18,125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.41/44,800.37 = 18,125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.41x = 44,800.37 × 18,125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.41x = 812,008,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,008,946.27/32,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.82

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