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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,524.98, 44,882.01 and 18,379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,524.98, 44,882.01 and 18,379.14 is: 25,361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,524.98 : 44,882.01 = 18,379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,524.98/44,882.01 = 18,379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,524.98x = 44,882.01 × 18,379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,524.98x = 824,892,745.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,892,745.27/32,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,361.82

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