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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.58, 44,912.16 and 18,203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.58, 44,912.16 and 18,203.93 is: 25,120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.58 : 44,912.16 = 18,203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.58/44,912.16 = 18,203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.58x = 44,912.16 × 18,203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.58x = 817,577,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,577,786.81/32,546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,120.24

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