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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,509.54, 44,864.04 and 18,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,509.54, 44,864.04 and 18,362.44 is: 25,340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,509.54 : 44,864.04 = 18,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,509.54/44,864.04 = 18,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,509.54x = 44,864.04 × 18,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,509.54x = 823,813,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,813,242.66/32,509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,340.66

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