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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,537.44, 44,903.52 and 18,391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,537.44, 44,903.52 and 18,391.52 is: 25,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,537.44 : 44,903.52 = 18,391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,537.44/44,903.52 = 18,391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,537.44x = 44,903.52 × 18,391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,537.44x = 825,843,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,843,986.15/32,537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,381.34

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