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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.57, 44,913.33 and 18,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.57, 44,913.33 and 18,205.52 is: 25,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.57 : 44,913.33 = 18,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.57/44,913.33 = 18,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.57x = 44,913.33 × 18,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.57x = 817,670,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,670,303.01/32,546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,123.09

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