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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.32, 44,971.52 and 18,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.32, 44,971.52 and 18,248.28 is: 25,182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.32 : 44,971.52 = 18,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.32/44,971.52 = 18,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.32x = 44,971.52 × 18,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.32x = 820,652,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,652,888.99/32,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,182.42

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