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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,545.70, 44,912.82 and 18,398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,545.70, 44,912.82 and 18,398.54 is: 25,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,545.70 : 44,912.82 = 18,398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,545.70/44,912.82 = 18,398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,545.70x = 44,912.82 × 18,398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,545.70x = 826,330,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,330,315.28/32,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,389.85

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