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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.73, 44,923.61 and 18,212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.73, 44,923.61 and 18,212.09 is: 25,133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.73 : 44,923.61 = 18,212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.73/44,923.61 = 18,212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.73x = 44,923.61 × 18,212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.73x = 818,152,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,152,649.36/32,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,133.15

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