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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.36, 44,852.48 and 18,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.36, 44,852.48 and 18,354.24 is: 25,327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.36 : 44,852.48 = 18,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.36/44,852.48 = 18,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.36x = 44,852.48 × 18,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.36x = 823,233,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,233,182.52/32,503.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,327.63

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