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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.68, 44,868.42 and 18,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.68, 44,868.42 and 18,366.12 is: 25,345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.68 : 44,868.42 = 18,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.68/44,868.42 = 18,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.68x = 44,868.42 × 18,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.68x = 824,058,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,058,785.93/32,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.77

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