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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.32, 44,977.04 and 18,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.32, 44,977.04 and 18,252.28 is: 25,187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.32 : 44,977.04 = 18,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.32/44,977.04 = 18,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.32x = 44,977.04 × 18,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.32x = 820,933,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,933,527.65/32,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.94

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