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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,523.63, 44,883.63 and 18,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,523.63, 44,883.63 and 18,377.39 is: 25,361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,523.63 : 44,883.63 = 18,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,523.63/44,883.63 = 18,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,523.63x = 44,883.63 × 18,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,523.63x = 824,843,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,843,748.71/32,523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,361.37

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