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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,549.90, 44,913.30 and 18,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,549.90, 44,913.30 and 18,402.44 is: 25,392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,549.90 : 44,913.30 = 18,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,549.90/44,913.30 = 18,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,549.90x = 44,913.30 × 18,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,549.90x = 826,514,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,514,308.45/32,549.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,392.22

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