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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,515.70, 44,871.45 and 18,368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,515.70, 44,871.45 and 18,368.51 is: 25,348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,515.70 : 44,871.45 = 18,368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,515.70/44,871.45 = 18,368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,515.70x = 44,871.45 × 18,368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,515.70x = 824,221,678.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,221,678.04/32,515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,348.42

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