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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,544.10, 44,911.29 and 18,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,544.10, 44,911.29 and 18,397 is: 25,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,544.10 : 44,911.29 = 18,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,544.10/44,911.29 = 18,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,544.10x = 44,911.29 × 18,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,544.10x = 826,233,002.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,233,002.13/32,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,388.10

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