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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.13, 44,869.01 and 18,364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.13, 44,869.01 and 18,364.88 is: 25,345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.13 : 44,869.01 = 18,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.13/44,869.01 = 18,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.13x = 44,869.01 × 18,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.13x = 824,013,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,013,892.54/32,511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.60

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