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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,541.03, 44,901.36 and 18,391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,541.03, 44,901.36 and 18,391.95 is: 25,377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,541.03 : 44,901.36 = 18,391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,541.03/44,901.36 = 18,391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,541.03x = 44,901.36 × 18,391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,541.03x = 825,823,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,823,568.05/32,541.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,377.92

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