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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,521.55, 44,878.59 and 18,374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,521.55, 44,878.59 and 18,374.09 is: 25,355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,521.55 : 44,878.59 = 18,374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,521.55/44,878.59 = 18,374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,521.55x = 44,878.59 × 18,374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,521.55x = 824,603,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,603,027.34/32,521.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.59

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