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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.44, 44,886.96 and 18,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.44, 44,886.96 and 18,379.52 is: 25,364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.44 : 44,886.96 = 18,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.44/44,886.96 = 18,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.44x = 44,886.96 × 18,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.44x = 825,000,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,000,779.06/32,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,364.78

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