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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,543.68, 44,909.72 and 18,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,543.68, 44,909.72 and 18,203.84 is: 25,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,543.68 : 44,909.72 = 18,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,543.68/44,909.72 = 18,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,543.68x = 44,909.72 × 18,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,543.68x = 817,529,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,529,357.32/32,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,120.99

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