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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502, 44,854.68 and 18,356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502, 44,854.68 and 18,356.40 is: 25,332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502 : 44,854.68 = 18,356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502/44,854.68 = 18,356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502x = 44,854.68 × 18,356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502x = 823,370,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,370,447.95/32,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,332.92

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