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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,548.65, 44,911.58 and 18,401.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,548.65, 44,911.58 and 18,401.19 is: 25,390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,548.65 : 44,911.58 = 18,401.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,548.65/44,911.58 = 18,401.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,548.65x = 44,911.58 × 18,401.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,548.65x = 826,426,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,426,424.77/32,548.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,390.50

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