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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,505.13, 44,853.78 and 18,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,505.13, 44,853.78 and 18,355.24 is: 25,328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,505.13 : 44,853.78 = 18,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,505.13/44,853.78 = 18,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,505.13x = 44,853.78 × 18,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,505.13x = 823,301,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,301,896.81/32,505.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,328.37

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