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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.64, 44,863.20 and 18,363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.64, 44,863.20 and 18,363.15 is: 25,342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.64 : 44,863.20 = 18,363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.64/44,863.20 = 18,363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.64x = 44,863.20 × 18,363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.64x = 823,829,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,829,671.08/32,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.65

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