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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.62, 44,870.20 and 18,367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.62, 44,870.20 and 18,367.45 is: 25,347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.62 : 44,870.20 = 18,367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.62/44,870.20 = 18,367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.62x = 44,870.20 × 18,367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.62x = 824,150,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,150,996.90/32,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.09

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