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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,509.92, 44,864.64 and 18,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,509.92, 44,864.64 and 18,363.36 is: 25,341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,509.92 : 44,864.64 = 18,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,509.92/44,864.64 = 18,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,509.92x = 44,864.64 × 18,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,509.92x = 823,865,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,865,535.59/32,509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.97

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