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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,509.08, 44,860.50 and 18,359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,509.08, 44,860.50 and 18,359.64 is: 25,335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,509.08 : 44,860.50 = 18,359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,509.08/44,860.50 = 18,359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,509.08x = 44,860.50 × 18,359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,509.08x = 823,622,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,622,630.22/32,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,335.16

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