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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.61, 44,886.21 and 18,378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.61, 44,886.21 and 18,378.15 is: 25,362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.61 : 44,886.21 = 18,378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.61/44,886.21 = 18,378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.61x = 44,886.21 × 18,378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.61x = 824,925,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,925,500.31/32,525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,362.34

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