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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,543.10, 44,909.91 and 18,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,543.10, 44,909.91 and 18,396 is: 25,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,543.10 : 44,909.91 = 18,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,543.10/44,909.91 = 18,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,543.10x = 44,909.91 × 18,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,543.10x = 826,162,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,162,704.36/32,543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,386.72

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