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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.70, 44,870.07 and 18,367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.70, 44,870.07 and 18,367.51 is: 25,347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.70 : 44,870.07 = 18,367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.70/44,870.07 = 18,367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.70x = 44,870.07 × 18,367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.70x = 824,151,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,151,459.43/32,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.04

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