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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,515.98, 44,872.35 and 18,368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,515.98, 44,872.35 and 18,368.94 is: 25,349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,515.98 : 44,872.35 = 18,368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,515.98/44,872.35 = 18,368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,515.98x = 44,872.35 × 18,368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,515.98x = 824,257,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,257,504.81/32,515.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,349.31

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