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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,527.09, 44,894.73 and 18,388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,527.09, 44,894.73 and 18,388.09 is: 25,379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,527.09 : 44,894.73 = 18,388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,527.09/44,894.73 = 18,388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,527.09x = 44,894.73 × 18,388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,527.09x = 825,528,335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,528,335.77/32,527.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,379.72

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