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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502.29, 44,861.31 and 18,363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502.29, 44,861.31 and 18,363.33 is: 25,346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502.29 : 44,861.31 = 18,363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502.29/44,861.31 = 18,363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502.29x = 44,861.31 × 18,363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502.29x = 823,803,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,803,039.76/32,502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,346.00

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