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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,521.42, 44,879.55 and 18,374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,521.42, 44,879.55 and 18,374.02 is: 25,356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,521.42 : 44,879.55 = 18,374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,521.42/44,879.55 = 18,374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,521.42x = 44,879.55 × 18,374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,521.42x = 824,617,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,617,749.29/32,521.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,356.14

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