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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,505.76, 44,857.44 and 18,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,505.76, 44,857.44 and 18,363.12 is: 25,340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,505.76 : 44,857.44 = 18,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,505.76/44,857.44 = 18,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,505.76x = 44,857.44 × 18,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,505.76x = 823,722,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,722,553.61/32,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,340.82

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