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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.88, 44,868.66 and 18,364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.88, 44,868.66 and 18,364.63 is: 25,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.88 : 44,868.66 = 18,364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.88/44,868.66 = 18,364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.88x = 44,868.66 × 18,364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.88x = 823,996,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,996,339.50/32,510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.25

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