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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,513.70, 44,868.69 and 18,366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,513.70, 44,868.69 and 18,366.51 is: 25,345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,513.70 : 44,868.69 = 18,366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,513.70/44,868.69 = 18,366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,513.70x = 44,868.69 × 18,366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,513.70x = 824,081,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,081,243.57/32,513.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.66

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