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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.47, 44,868.10 and 18,364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.47, 44,868.10 and 18,364.23 is: 25,344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.47 : 44,868.10 = 18,364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.47/44,868.10 = 18,364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.47x = 44,868.10 × 18,364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.47x = 823,967,883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,967,883.72/32,510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,344.69

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