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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,504.13, 44,852.40 and 18,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,504.13, 44,852.40 and 18,354.24 is: 25,326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,504.13 : 44,852.40 = 18,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,504.13/44,852.40 = 18,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,504.13x = 44,852.40 × 18,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,504.13x = 823,231,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,231,714.18/32,504.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,326.99

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