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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,520.29, 44,877.90 and 18,373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,520.29, 44,877.90 and 18,373.13 is: 25,354.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,520.29 : 44,877.90 = 18,373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,520.29/44,877.90 = 18,373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,520.29x = 44,877.90 × 18,373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,520.29x = 824,547,490.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,547,490.83/32,520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,354.86

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