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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,164.02, 44,386.79 and 18,544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,164.02, 44,386.79 and 18,544.55 is: 25,591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,164.02 : 44,386.79 = 18,544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,164.02/44,386.79 = 18,544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,164.02x = 44,386.79 × 18,544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,164.02x = 823,132,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,132,731.84/32,164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,591.72

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