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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.48, 44,870.28 and 18,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.48, 44,870.28 and 18,367.44 is: 25,347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.48 : 44,870.28 = 18,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.48/44,870.28 = 18,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.48x = 44,870.28 × 18,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.48x = 824,152,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,152,175.68/32,514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.24

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