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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,530.55, 44,891.57 and 18,383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,530.55, 44,891.57 and 18,383.09 is: 25,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,530.55 : 44,891.57 = 18,383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,530.55/44,891.57 = 18,383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,530.55x = 44,891.57 × 18,383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,530.55x = 825,245,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,245,771.55/32,530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,368.33

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