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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,523.88, 44,879.52 and 18,373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,523.88, 44,879.52 and 18,373.99 is: 25,354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,523.88 : 44,879.52 = 18,373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,523.88/44,879.52 = 18,373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,523.88x = 44,879.52 × 18,373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,523.88x = 824,615,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,615,851.68/32,523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,354.17

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