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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,550.54, 44,920.62 and 18,405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,550.54, 44,920.62 and 18,405.51 is: 25,400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,550.54 : 44,920.62 = 18,405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,550.54/44,920.62 = 18,405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,550.54x = 44,920.62 × 18,405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,550.54x = 826,786,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,786,920.62/32,550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,400.10

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