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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,544.14, 44,912.85 and 18,398.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,544.14, 44,912.85 and 18,398.30 is: 25,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,544.14 : 44,912.85 = 18,398.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,544.14/44,912.85 = 18,398.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,544.14x = 44,912.85 × 18,398.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,544.14x = 826,320,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,320,088.16/32,544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,390.75

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