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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,545.08, 44,913.42 and 18,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,545.08, 44,913.42 and 18,397.08 is: 25,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,545.08 : 44,913.42 = 18,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,545.08/44,913.42 = 18,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,545.08x = 44,913.42 × 18,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,545.08x = 826,275,780.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,275,780.81/32,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,388.65

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