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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,515.54, 44,869.88 and 18,370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,515.54, 44,869.88 and 18,370.42 is: 25,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,515.54 : 44,869.88 = 18,370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,515.54/44,869.88 = 18,370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,515.54x = 44,869.88 × 18,370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,515.54x = 824,278,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,278,540.95/32,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,350.30

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