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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,526.63, 44,887.77 and 18,380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,526.63, 44,887.77 and 18,380.40 is: 25,365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,526.63 : 44,887.77 = 18,380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,526.63/44,887.77 = 18,380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,526.63x = 44,887.77 × 18,380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,526.63x = 825,055,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,055,167.71/32,526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,365.53

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