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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,536.41, 44,902.53 and 18,389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,536.41, 44,902.53 and 18,389.37 is: 25,378.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,536.41 : 44,902.53 = 18,389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,536.41/44,902.53 = 18,389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,536.41x = 44,902.53 × 18,389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,536.41x = 825,729,238.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,729,238.11/32,536.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,378.62

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