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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,541.23, 44,907.48 and 18,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,541.23, 44,907.48 and 18,394.08 is: 25,384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,541.23 : 44,907.48 = 18,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,541.23/44,907.48 = 18,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,541.23x = 44,907.48 × 18,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,541.23x = 826,031,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,031,779.72/32,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,384.16

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