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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.53, 44,868.18 and 18,364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.53, 44,868.18 and 18,364.29 is: 25,344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.53 : 44,868.18 = 18,364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.53/44,868.18 = 18,364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.53x = 44,868.18 × 18,364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.53x = 823,972,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,972,169.90/32,510.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,344.78

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