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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,529.55, 44,890.19 and 18,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,529.55, 44,890.19 and 18,382.09 is: 25,366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,529.55 : 44,890.19 = 18,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,529.55/44,890.19 = 18,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,529.55x = 44,890.19 × 18,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,529.55x = 825,175,400.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,175,400.47/32,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,366.95

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