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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,543.08, 44,909.22 and 18,398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,543.08, 44,909.22 and 18,398.68 is: 25,390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,543.08 : 44,909.22 = 18,398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,543.08/44,909.22 = 18,398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,543.08x = 44,909.22 × 18,398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,543.08x = 826,270,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,270,367.83/32,543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,390.05

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