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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.08, 44,867.40 and 18,364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.08, 44,867.40 and 18,364.64 is: 25,342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.08 : 44,867.40 = 18,364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.08/44,867.40 = 18,364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.08x = 44,867.40 × 18,364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.08x = 823,973,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,973,648.74/32,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.06

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