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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.15, 44,926.10 and 18,212.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.15, 44,926.10 and 18,212.78 is: 25,135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.15 : 44,926.10 = 18,212.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.15/44,926.10 = 18,212.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.15x = 44,926.10 × 18,212.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.15x = 818,229,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,229,333.41/32,552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.96

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