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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.41, 44,634.98 and 18,549.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.41, 44,634.98 and 18,549.65 is: 25,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.41 : 44,634.98 = 18,549.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.41/44,634.98 = 18,549.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.41x = 44,634.98 × 18,549.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.41x = 827,963,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,963,414.72/32,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.18

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