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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,533.78, 44,897.46 and 18,387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,533.78, 44,897.46 and 18,387.52 is: 25,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,533.78 : 44,897.46 = 18,387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,533.78/44,897.46 = 18,387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,533.78x = 44,897.46 × 18,387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,533.78x = 825,552,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,552,943.70/32,533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,375.25

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