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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.64, 44,871.09 and 18,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.64, 44,871.09 and 18,366.40 is: 25,347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.64 : 44,871.09 = 18,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.64/44,871.09 = 18,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.64x = 44,871.09 × 18,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.64x = 824,120,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,120,173.85/32,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.69

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