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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,505.28, 44,856.48 and 18,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,505.28, 44,856.48 and 18,357.76 is: 25,333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,505.28 : 44,856.48 = 18,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,505.28/44,856.48 = 18,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,505.28x = 44,856.48 × 18,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,505.28x = 823,464,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,464,494.28/32,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,333.25

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