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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,522.70, 44,882.16 and 18,182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,522.70, 44,882.16 and 18,182.12 is: 25,091.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,522.70 : 44,882.16 = 18,182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,522.70/44,882.16 = 18,182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,522.70x = 44,882.16 × 18,182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,522.70x = 816,052,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,052,818.98/32,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,091.79

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