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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.54, 44,870.94 and 18,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.54, 44,870.94 and 18,367.44 is: 25,347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.54 : 44,870.94 = 18,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.54/44,870.94 = 18,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.54x = 44,870.94 × 18,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.54x = 824,164,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,164,298.19/32,514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.56

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