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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,545.68, 44,912.48 and 18,205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,545.68, 44,912.48 and 18,205.84 is: 25,123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,545.68 : 44,912.48 = 18,205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,545.68/44,912.48 = 18,205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,545.68x = 44,912.48 × 18,205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,545.68x = 817,669,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,669,424.88/32,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,123.75

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