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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.54, 44,862.99 and 18,365.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.54, 44,862.99 and 18,365.42 is: 25,343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.54 : 44,862.99 = 18,365.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.54/44,862.99 = 18,365.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.54x = 44,862.99 × 18,365.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.54x = 823,927,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,927,653.81/32,510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,343.40

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