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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,509.54, 44,861.61 and 18,364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,509.54, 44,861.61 and 18,364.42 is: 25,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,509.54 : 44,861.61 = 18,364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,509.54/44,861.61 = 18,364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,509.54x = 44,861.61 × 18,364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,509.54x = 823,857,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,857,447.92/32,509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.02

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