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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,542.67, 44,908.35 and 18,202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,542.67, 44,908.35 and 18,202.84 is: 25,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,542.67 : 44,908.35 = 18,202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,542.67/44,908.35 = 18,202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,542.67x = 44,908.35 × 18,202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,542.67x = 817,459,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,459,509.71/32,542.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,119.62

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