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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.05, 44,883.42 and 18,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.05, 44,883.42 and 18,377.59 is: 25,360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.05 : 44,883.42 = 18,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.05/44,883.42 = 18,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.05x = 44,883.42 × 18,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.05x = 824,848,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,848,866.14/32,525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,360.42

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