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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,550.63, 44,920.89 and 18,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,550.63, 44,920.89 and 18,404.40 is: 25,398.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,550.63 : 44,920.89 = 18,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,550.63/44,920.89 = 18,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,550.63x = 44,920.89 × 18,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,550.63x = 826,742,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,742,027.92/32,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,398.65

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