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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.76, 44,865.86 and 18,364.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.76, 44,865.86 and 18,364.51 is: 25,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.76 : 44,865.86 = 18,364.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.76/44,865.86 = 18,364.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.76x = 44,865.86 × 18,364.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.76x = 823,939,534.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,939,534.63/32,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,343.60

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