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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.34, 44,854.61 and 18,357.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.34, 44,854.61 and 18,357.09 is: 25,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.34 : 44,854.61 = 18,357.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.34/44,854.61 = 18,357.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.34x = 44,854.61 × 18,357.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.34x = 823,400,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,400,112.68/32,503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,332.78

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