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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.19, 44,922.86 and 18,211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.19, 44,922.86 and 18,211.54 is: 25,132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.19 : 44,922.86 = 18,211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.19/44,922.86 = 18,211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.19x = 44,922.86 × 18,211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.19x = 818,114,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,114,461.80/32,552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,132.39

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