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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,544.68, 44,911.10 and 18,204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,544.68, 44,911.10 and 18,204.84 is: 25,122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,544.68 : 44,911.10 = 18,204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,544.68/44,911.10 = 18,204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,544.68x = 44,911.10 × 18,204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,544.68x = 817,599,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,599,389.72/32,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,122.37

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