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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.68, 44,867.04 and 18,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.68, 44,867.04 and 18,365.12 is: 25,344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.68 : 44,867.04 = 18,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.68/44,867.04 = 18,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.68x = 44,867.04 × 18,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.68x = 823,988,573.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,988,573.64/32,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,344.39

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