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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.54, 44,858.82 and 18,362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.54, 44,858.82 and 18,362.42 is: 25,339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.54 : 44,858.82 = 18,362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.54/44,858.82 = 18,362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.54x = 44,858.82 × 18,362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.54x = 823,716,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,716,493.54/32,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,339.24

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