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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,549.72, 44,916.48 and 18,207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,549.72, 44,916.48 and 18,207.06 is: 25,124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,549.72 : 44,916.48 = 18,207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,549.72/44,916.48 = 18,207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,549.72x = 44,916.48 × 18,207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,549.72x = 817,797,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,797,046.35/32,549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,124.55

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