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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,535.69, 44,898.93 and 18,195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,535.69, 44,898.93 and 18,195.36 is: 25,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,535.69 : 44,898.93 = 18,195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,535.69/44,898.93 = 18,195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,535.69x = 44,898.93 × 18,195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,535.69x = 816,952,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,952,049.34/32,535.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,109.42

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