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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.28, 44,879.00 and 18,185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.28, 44,879.00 and 18,185.36 is: 25,092.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.28 : 44,879.00 = 18,185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.28/44,879.00 = 18,185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.28x = 44,879.00 × 18,185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.28x = 816,140,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,140,456.12/32,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,092.50

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