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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.70, 44,922.51 and 18,405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.70, 44,922.51 and 18,405.60 is: 25,399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.70 : 44,922.51 = 18,405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.70/44,922.51 = 18,405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.70x = 44,922.51 × 18,405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.70x = 826,825,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,825,750.06/32,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,399.61

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