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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,547.46, 44,913.37 and 18,204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,547.46, 44,913.37 and 18,204.81 is: 25,121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,547.46 : 44,913.37 = 18,204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,547.46/44,913.37 = 18,204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,547.46x = 44,913.37 × 18,204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,547.46x = 817,639,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,639,142.74/32,547.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,121.44

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