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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,520.92, 44,878.86 and 18,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,520.92, 44,878.86 and 18,373.52 is: 25,355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,520.92 : 44,878.86 = 18,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,520.92/44,878.86 = 18,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,520.92x = 44,878.86 × 18,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,520.92x = 824,582,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,582,631.79/32,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.45

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