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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,527.61, 44,887.52 and 18,380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,527.61, 44,887.52 and 18,380.15 is: 25,364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,527.61 : 44,887.52 = 18,380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,527.61/44,887.52 = 18,380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,527.61x = 44,887.52 × 18,380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,527.61x = 825,039,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,039,237.18/32,527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,364.28

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