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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,545.48, 44,913 and 18,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,545.48, 44,913 and 18,397.48 is: 25,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,545.48 : 44,913 = 18,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,545.48/44,913 = 18,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,545.48x = 44,913 × 18,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,545.48x = 826,286,019.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,286,019.24/32,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,388.66

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