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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,516.03, 44,875.77 and 18,369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,516.03, 44,875.77 and 18,369.79 is: 25,352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,516.03 : 44,875.77 = 18,369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,516.03/44,875.77 = 18,369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,516.03x = 44,875.77 × 18,369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,516.03x = 824,358,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,358,470.99/32,516.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,352.37

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