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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,550.39, 44,911.94 and 18,401.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,550.39, 44,911.94 and 18,401.31 is: 25,389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,550.39 : 44,911.94 = 18,401.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,550.39/44,911.94 = 18,401.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,550.39x = 44,911.94 × 18,401.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,550.39x = 826,438,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,438,438.63/32,550.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,389.51

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