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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,520.30, 44,878.90 and 18,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,520.30, 44,878.90 and 18,372.84 is: 25,355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,520.30 : 44,878.90 = 18,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,520.30/44,878.90 = 18,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,520.30x = 44,878.90 × 18,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,520.30x = 824,552,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,552,849.08/32,520.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.02

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