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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,537.88, 44,901.96 and 18,197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,537.88, 44,901.96 and 18,197.54 is: 25,112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,537.88 : 44,901.96 = 18,197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,537.88/44,901.96 = 18,197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,537.88x = 44,901.96 × 18,197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,537.88x = 817,105,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,105,213.18/32,537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.43

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