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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,523.96, 44,885.70 and 18,379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,523.96, 44,885.70 and 18,379.74 is: 25,365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,523.96 : 44,885.70 = 18,379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,523.96/44,885.70 = 18,379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,523.96x = 44,885.70 × 18,379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,523.96x = 824,987,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,987,495.72/32,523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,365.53

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