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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,509.44, 44,863.20 and 18,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,509.44, 44,863.20 and 18,363.60 is: 25,341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,509.44 : 44,863.20 = 18,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,509.44/44,863.20 = 18,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,509.44x = 44,863.20 × 18,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,509.44x = 823,849,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,849,859.52/32,509.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.87

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