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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,544.92, 44,910.78 and 18,397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,544.92, 44,910.78 and 18,397.46 is: 25,387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,544.92 : 44,910.78 = 18,397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,544.92/44,910.78 = 18,397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,544.92x = 44,910.78 × 18,397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,544.92x = 826,244,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,244,278.62/32,544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,387.81

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