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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,508.08, 44,859.12 and 18,358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,508.08, 44,859.12 and 18,358.64 is: 25,333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,508.08 : 44,859.12 = 18,358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,508.08/44,859.12 = 18,358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,508.08x = 44,859.12 × 18,358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,508.08x = 823,552,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,552,434.80/32,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,333.78

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