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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,523.14, 44,879.78 and 18,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,523.14, 44,879.78 and 18,375.08 is: 25,356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,523.14 : 44,879.78 = 18,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,523.14/44,879.78 = 18,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,523.14x = 44,879.78 × 18,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,523.14x = 824,669,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,669,547.88/32,523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,356.39

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