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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.63, 44,868.32 and 18,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.63, 44,868.32 and 18,364.38 is: 25,344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.63 : 44,868.32 = 18,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.63/44,868.32 = 18,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.63x = 44,868.32 × 18,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.63x = 823,978,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,978,786.62/32,510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,344.91

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