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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,465.99, 44,802.89 and 18,124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,465.99, 44,802.89 and 18,124.99 is: 25,012.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,465.99 : 44,802.89 = 18,124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,465.99/44,802.89 = 18,124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,465.99x = 44,802.89 × 18,124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,465.99x = 812,051,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,051,933.22/32,465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.39

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