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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.52, 44,913.96 and 18,206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.52, 44,913.96 and 18,206.37 is: 25,124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.52 : 44,913.96 = 18,206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.52/44,913.96 = 18,206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.52x = 44,913.96 × 18,206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.52x = 817,720,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,720,173.93/32,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,124.66

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