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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,544.90, 44,906.40 and 18,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,544.90, 44,906.40 and 18,397.44 is: 25,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,544.90 : 44,906.40 = 18,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,544.90/44,906.40 = 18,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,544.90x = 44,906.40 × 18,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,544.90x = 826,162,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,162,799.62/32,544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,385.32

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