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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,513.54, 44,867.12 and 18,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,513.54, 44,867.12 and 18,368.42 is: 25,347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,513.54 : 44,867.12 = 18,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,513.54/44,867.12 = 18,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,513.54x = 44,867.12 × 18,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,513.54x = 824,138,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,138,104.35/32,513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.54

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