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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,549.18, 44,918.72 and 18,208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,549.18, 44,918.72 and 18,208.53 is: 25,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,549.18 : 44,918.72 = 18,208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,549.18/44,918.72 = 18,208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,549.18x = 44,918.72 × 18,208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,549.18x = 817,903,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,903,860.68/32,549.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,128.25

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