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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,526.61, 44,886.13 and 18,379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,526.61, 44,886.13 and 18,379.15 is: 25,362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,526.61 : 44,886.13 = 18,379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,526.61/44,886.13 = 18,379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,526.61x = 44,886.13 × 18,379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,526.61x = 824,968,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,968,916.19/32,526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,362.89

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