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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,547.58, 44,913.54 and 18,204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,547.58, 44,913.54 and 18,204.93 is: 25,121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,547.58 : 44,913.54 = 18,204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,547.58/44,913.54 = 18,204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,547.58x = 44,913.54 × 18,204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,547.58x = 817,647,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,647,851.75/32,547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,121.62

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