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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,499.12, 44,848.44 and 18,351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,499.12, 44,848.44 and 18,351.12 is: 25,324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,499.12 : 44,848.44 = 18,351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,499.12/44,848.44 = 18,351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,499.12x = 44,848.44 × 18,351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,499.12x = 823,019,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,019,104.25/32,499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,324.35

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