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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.20, 44,869.56 and 18,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.20, 44,869.56 and 18,367.56 is: 25,348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.20 : 44,869.56 = 18,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.20/44,869.56 = 18,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.20x = 44,869.56 × 18,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.20x = 824,144,335.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,144,335.47/32,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,348.77

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