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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,516.29, 44,872.38 and 18,369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,516.29, 44,872.38 and 18,369.13 is: 25,349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,516.29 : 44,872.38 = 18,369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,516.29/44,872.38 = 18,369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,516.29x = 44,872.38 × 18,369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,516.29x = 824,266,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,266,553.58/32,516.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,349.35

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