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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,472.52, 44,811.64 and 18,132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,472.52, 44,811.64 and 18,132.59 is: 25,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,472.52 : 44,811.64 = 18,132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,472.52/44,811.64 = 18,132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,472.52x = 44,811.64 × 18,132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,472.52x = 812,551,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,551,162.05/32,472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,022.73

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