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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,544.91, 44,913.03 and 18,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,544.91, 44,913.03 and 18,009.26 is: 24,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,544.91 : 44,913.03 = 18,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,544.91/44,913.03 = 18,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,544.91x = 44,913.03 × 18,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,544.91x = 808,850,210.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,850,210.09/32,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.36

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