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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,529.33, 44,889.51 and 18,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,529.33, 44,889.51 and 18,188.28 is: 25,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,529.33 : 44,889.51 = 18,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,529.33/44,889.51 = 18,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,529.33x = 44,889.51 × 18,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,529.33x = 816,462,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,462,976.94/32,529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.29

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