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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,524.96, 44,887.08 and 18,380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,524.96, 44,887.08 and 18,380.74 is: 25,366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,524.96 : 44,887.08 = 18,380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,524.96/44,887.08 = 18,380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,524.96x = 44,887.08 × 18,380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,524.96x = 825,057,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,057,746.84/32,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,366.91

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