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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502.84, 44,855.28 and 18,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502.84, 44,855.28 and 18,355.68 is: 25,331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502.84 : 44,855.28 = 18,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502.84/44,855.28 = 18,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502.84x = 44,855.28 × 18,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502.84x = 823,349,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,349,165.99/32,502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,331.61

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