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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,513.16, 44,866.80 and 18,366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,513.16, 44,866.80 and 18,366.51 is: 25,345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,513.16 : 44,866.80 = 18,366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,513.16/44,866.80 = 18,366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,513.16x = 44,866.80 × 18,366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,513.16x = 824,046,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,046,530.87/32,513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.02

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