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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.14, 44,862.51 and 18,362.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.14, 44,862.51 and 18,362.65 is: 25,341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.14 : 44,862.51 = 18,362.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.14/44,862.51 = 18,362.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.14x = 44,862.51 × 18,362.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.14x = 823,794,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,794,569.25/32,507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.96

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