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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,534.69, 44,897.55 and 18,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,534.69, 44,897.55 and 18,194.36 is: 25,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,534.69 : 44,897.55 = 18,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,534.69/44,897.55 = 18,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,534.69x = 44,897.55 × 18,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,534.69x = 816,881,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,881,997.44/32,534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,108.03

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