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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.47, 44,798.02 and 18,121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.47, 44,798.02 and 18,121.47 is: 25,007.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.47 : 44,798.02 = 18,121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.47/44,798.02 = 18,121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.47x = 44,798.02 × 18,121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.47x = 811,805,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,805,930.19/32,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,007.52

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