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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,543.63, 44,909.88 and 18,203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,543.63, 44,909.88 and 18,203.29 is: 25,120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,543.63 : 44,909.88 = 18,203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,543.63/44,909.88 = 18,203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,543.63x = 44,909.88 × 18,203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,543.63x = 817,507,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,507,344.96/32,543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,120.35

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