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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,521.08, 44,878.46 and 18,181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,521.08, 44,878.46 and 18,181.10 is: 25,089.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,521.08 : 44,878.46 = 18,181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,521.08/44,878.46 = 18,181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,521.08x = 44,878.46 × 18,181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,521.08x = 815,939,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,939,769.11/32,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,089.57

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