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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,508.84, 44,858.94 and 18,358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,508.84, 44,858.94 and 18,358.98 is: 25,333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,508.84 : 44,858.94 = 18,358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,508.84/44,858.94 = 18,358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,508.84x = 44,858.94 × 18,358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,508.84x = 823,564,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,564,382.28/32,508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,333.55

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