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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.88, 44,870.04 and 18,365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.88, 44,870.04 and 18,365.63 is: 25,346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.88 : 44,870.04 = 18,365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.88/44,870.04 = 18,365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.88x = 44,870.04 × 18,365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.88x = 824,066,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,066,552.73/32,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,346.63

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