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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,536.80, 44,897.06 and 18,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,536.80, 44,897.06 and 18,389.60 is: 25,375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,536.80 : 44,897.06 = 18,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,536.80/44,897.06 = 18,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,536.80x = 44,897.06 × 18,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,536.80x = 825,638,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,638,974.58/32,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,375.54

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