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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.47, 44,869.48 and 18,365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.47, 44,869.48 and 18,365.23 is: 25,346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.47 : 44,869.48 = 18,365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.47/44,869.48 = 18,365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.47x = 44,869.48 × 18,365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.47x = 824,038,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,038,095.83/32,511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,346.07

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