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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,548.31, 44,914.54 and 18,205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,548.31, 44,914.54 and 18,205.65 is: 25,122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,548.31 : 44,914.54 = 18,205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,548.31/44,914.54 = 18,205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,548.31x = 44,914.54 × 18,205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,548.31x = 817,698,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,698,304.12/32,548.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,122.61

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