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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,472.44, 44,809.85 and 18,133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,472.44, 44,809.85 and 18,133.62 is: 25,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,472.44 : 44,809.85 = 18,133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,472.44/44,809.85 = 18,133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,472.44x = 44,809.85 × 18,133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,472.44x = 812,564,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,564,792.16/32,472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.21

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