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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,505.14, 44,856.78 and 18,357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,505.14, 44,856.78 and 18,357.68 is: 25,333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,505.14 : 44,856.78 = 18,357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,505.14/44,856.78 = 18,357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,505.14x = 44,856.78 × 18,357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,505.14x = 823,466,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,466,413.07/32,505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,333.42

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