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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,472.92, 44,812.62 and 18,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,472.92, 44,812.62 and 18,325.72 is: 25,289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,472.92 : 44,812.62 = 18,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,472.92/44,812.62 = 18,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,472.92x = 44,812.62 × 18,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,472.92x = 821,223,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,223,526.59/32,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,289.49

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