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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,499.62, 44,849.13 and 18,351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,499.62, 44,849.13 and 18,351.62 is: 25,325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,499.62 : 44,849.13 = 18,351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,499.62/44,849.13 = 18,351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,499.62x = 44,849.13 × 18,351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,499.62x = 823,054,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,054,191.09/32,499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,325.04

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