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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,522.94, 44,881.83 and 18,377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,522.94, 44,881.83 and 18,377.10 is: 25,360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,522.94 : 44,881.83 = 18,377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,522.94/44,881.83 = 18,377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,522.94x = 44,881.83 × 18,377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,522.94x = 824,797,878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,797,878.09/32,522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,360.50

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