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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,551.29, 44,921.66 and 18,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,551.29, 44,921.66 and 18,406.26 is: 25,401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,551.29 : 44,921.66 = 18,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,551.29/44,921.66 = 18,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,551.29x = 44,921.66 × 18,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,551.29x = 826,839,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,839,661.56/32,551.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,401.13

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