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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,513.44, 44,868.72 and 18,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,513.44, 44,868.72 and 18,367.60 is: 25,347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,513.44 : 44,868.72 = 18,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,513.44/44,868.72 = 18,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,513.44x = 44,868.72 × 18,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,513.44x = 824,130,701.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,130,701.47/32,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.39

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