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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,541.57, 44,906.76 and 18,394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,541.57, 44,906.76 and 18,394.11 is: 25,383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,541.57 : 44,906.76 = 18,394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,541.57/44,906.76 = 18,394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,541.57x = 44,906.76 × 18,394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,541.57x = 826,019,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,019,883.18/32,541.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,383.53

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